Examination Regulations: Joint Degree Bachelor “Public Governance Across Borders”
Examination Regulations for the
Joint Bachelor’s Degree Programme
“Public Governance across Borders”
at the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster and the Universiteit Twente
of 23 Mai 2017
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Based on § 2 Abs. 4 and § 64 Abs. 1 of the Gesetz über die Hochschulen des Landes Nordrhein-
Westfalen (Hochschulgesetz – HG) (Universities and Colleges of North Rhine-Westphalia Act) as
amended by the Hochschulzukunftsgesetz (Higher Education Autonomy Act) of 16 September
2014 (GV NRW p. 547) and in accordance with the Dutch Higher Education and Research Act (Wet
op het Hoger Onderwijs en Wetenschappelijk onderzoek, short WHW, section 7.59 and section
7.13 on Teaching and Examination Regulations) the University of Münster and the University of
Twente have published the following Examination Regulations:
Contents:
§ 1 Area of Application of the Examination Regulations
§ 2 Goal of the Programme
§ 3 Bachelor’s Degree
§ 4 Examination Board
§ 5 Admission to the Programme and the Bachelor’s Examination
§ 6 Standard Duration, Workload, Credits (Leistungspunkte)
§ 7 Content of the Programme
§ 8 Types of Courses and Modules
§ 9 Structure of the Programme and of the Examination, Description of Modules
§ 10 Coursework (Studienleistungen) and Required Examinations (Prüfungsleistungen), Registra-
tion
§ 11 Multiple Choice Examinations
§ 12 Bachelor’s Thesis
§ 13 Acceptance and Grading of Bachelor’s Thesis
§ 14 Examiners and Observers
§ 15 Recognition of Coursework (Studienleistungen) and Required Examinations (Prüfungs-
leistungen)
§ 16 Adjustments for Handicapped and Chronically Ill Students
§ 17 Passing the Bachelor’s Examination, Retaking of Examinations
§ 18 Grading of Single Examinations, Module Grades, and Calculation of Overall Grade
§ 19 Bachelor’s Diploma
§ 20 Diploma Supplement and Transcript of Records
§ 21 Access to Examination Files
§ 22 Non-Appearance, Withdrawal, Deception, Breach of Regulations
§ 23 Invalidity of Single Examinations
§ 24 Revocation of Bachelor’s Degree
§ 25 Coming into Force and Publication
Appendix I: Glossary
Appendix II: Module Descriptions
Appendix III: Bachelor Thesis Guidelines
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§ 1
Area of Application of the Examination Regulations
(1) These Examination Regulations apply to the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Programme “Public
Governance across Borders” at the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (D), short Mün-
ster University or WWU, and the Universiteit Twente/Twente University (Enschede/NL), short the
UT.
(2) The Student Charter of Twente University applies where specific programme requirements
and student regulations concerning the study at Twente University are concerned. The student
charter consists of two parts: the institutional section (ISS) and the academic section (FSS).
Parts of the academic section are the Teaching and Examination Regulations (OER) and the
Rules and Regulations of the Examination Boards (R&R), as adopted in accordance with section
7.13 of the Higher Education and Research Act.
§ 2
Goal of the Programme
The Bachelor’s programme “Public Governance across Borders” is an undergraduate degree
course which aims to equip students with academic as well as professional knowledge and
skills so that they can map public issues, analyse their causes and contribute to the design of
effective solutions. Such analyses and problem approaches include different levels of scale
(local, regional, national, European and international), while a special focus is laid on the Eu-
ropean Union and its institutions and the process of European integration.
Within the programme, students acquire knowledge in the areas of Political Science, Public
Administration, European Studies, Law and Economics. The programme also focuses on a
sound methodological training in methods of the Social Sciences. The scientific training is
backed by professional qualifications. Students learn to work and think in a target-oriented
manner and according to scientific rules. They also learn to critically question and debate sci-
entific findings and take responsibility for their own actions.
The bachelor programme furthermore aims to prepare students for admission to a Master’s
programme.
§ 3
Bachelor’s Degree
The successful candidate will be awarded the academic degree “Bachelor of Science” (BSc)
with the adjunct “in Public Governance across Borders”.
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§ 4
Examination Board
(1) Fachbereich 06 (Faculty 06) of the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster and Faculty of
Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS) of the Universiteit Twente jointly appoint
an examination board to organize and supervise the examinations within these Examination
Regulations. The board reports to the respective faculties, and, if applicable, provides sugges-
tions for innovations on and development of the Examination Regulations.
(2) The examination board (WWU: Prüfungsausschuss, UT: examencommissie) consists of the
chair, his/her deputy and six additional members. Each university elects the same number of
members to the examination board. Chair, deputy chair and two additional members are se-
lected from the group of full professors, two members from the group of academic staff and two
members from the group of students. The student board members are elected at the WWU.
(3) The elections/appointments for the groups of professors and academic staff are valid for
two years, for the group of students one year. Re-election is possible.
(4) Chairmanship of the examination board alternates between the two universities with every
election period.
(5) Members of the examination board are either elected by the representatives of the groups in
the Fachbereichsrat (faculty board) (WWU) or appointed by the Head of Faculty (UT). All mem-
bers of the examination board are confirmed by the faculty board (Fachbereichsrat) at the WWU
and by the Dean at the UT.
(6) Members from the group of students do not cooperate in the grading and recognition of
course work and required examinations, the setting of examination tasks and the selection of
examiners. They also do not have voting-rights concerning these matters.
(7) The examination board has a quorum if the chair or deputy chair, two members from the
group of professors and two additional members are present. Decisions are made by simple
majority; in the case of equality of votes the chair, or in his/her absence the deputy chair, has
the deciding vote. Concerning matters referred to in § 4 (6), the quorum is reached once the
chair or deputy chair and three additional non-student members are present.
(8) The examination board can transfer regular and undisputed tasks to its chair. This is not
applicable to decisions on appeals (Widersprüche). For decisions on appeals the procedures
according to Dutch or German law must be followed, depending on where the examination has
been passed.
(9) The Examinations Office (WWU: Institut für Politikwissenschaft, UT: Griffie) acts as agent of
the examination board.
(10) Members of the examination board may attend all examinations.
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(11) The members of the examination board have an obligation of maintaining confidentiality.
Board members who are not already placed under such an obligation through their position as
a state employee have to be placed under this obligation by the chair. Examination board meet-
ings are not public.
(12) For exams that are solely or mainly in the responsibility of the University of Münster, the
Joint Examination Board is responsible. For exams that are solely or mainly in the responsibility
of the University of Twente, the regular examination board of the University of Twente and the
subsidiary joint examination board are responsible. The details of the relation between the
regular examination Board (of the University of Twente) and the Joint Examination Board will be
arranged in a separate regulation.
§ 5
Admission to the Programme and the Bachelor’s Examination
(1) Admission to the programme “Public Governance across Borders” at the Westfälische Wil-
helms-Universität Münster and the Universiteit Twente is granted by a Joint Admission Commit-
tee that consists of the Head of the Institut für Politikwissenschaft at Muenster and the Pro-
gramme Director of the programme European Public Administration at Twente. This decision
can be mandated to the Central Student Administration of both universities.
(2) Applicants who have not passed their higher education entrance qualification at a German-
speaking school have to submit proof, in addition to the usual admissions requirements, that
their German language skills are good enough for them to participate actively in classes within
the first year of study in Münster. The Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH)
Examination Regulations of the University of Münster state how German language skills can be
proven. § 2 (4)(e) of the DSH Examination Regulations of the University of Münster does not
apply.
(3) Admission to the bachelor’s examination is granted through enrolment in the Bachelor’s
programme “Public Governance across Borders” at the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Mün-
ster and the Universiteit Twente, provided the enrolment is upheld until the time of the final
examination. Enrolment is to be refused should the applicant have finally failed an examination
in the programme “Public Governance across Borders” or a comparable programme.
§ 6
Standard Duration, Workload, Credits (Leistungspunkte)
(1) The standard duration of studies until graduation, including all examinations and bache-
lor’s thesis, is three academic years. An academic year is divided into:
two semesters at Münster University
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two semesters at Twente University, each semester consisting of two quartiles of ten
weeks each.
(2) For passing from the first into the second year of study, students must reach 45 credits
(WWU: Leistungspunkte/LP, UT: European Credit/EC) during the first year and provide proof of a
sufficient level of English skills. English skills may be demonstrated in two ways:
1. English having been part of school education until the students’ acquirement of one of
the following diplomas:
o VWO (Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs)
o AHR (Allgemeine Hochschulreife, generally the “Abitur”)
o EB (European Baccalaureate)
o IB (International Baccalaureate)
2. All other students prove their English skills by way of one of the following certificates:
o IELTS (minimum overall score: 6.0)
o TOEFL (minimum overall score: 80)
o Cambridge CAE
In case students fail to meet these criteria, they may not proceed with the programme at Twente
University until the requirements are met. The requirements are checked by the Examination
Office of Münster.
(3) For successful graduation, students must gain 180 credits. Each year contains modules with
a total of 60 credits. Credits are used to assess the overall workload for students quantitatively
and include course attendance as well as pre- and post-preparation, examinations and exami-
nation preparation as well as the final thesis and work placements. One credit equals a work-
load of 28 hours. The annual volume therefore equals 1680 hours (5040 hours for the pro-
gramme). Credits are granted according to the ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) grading
system.
§ 7
Content of the Programme
(1) In addition to the bachelor’s thesis, the Bachelor programme “Public Governance across
Borders” comprises the successful completion of the following list of modules. A closer de-
scription of the modules is to be found in the appendix of these Examination Regulations:
Compulsory Modules:
Module 1.1 Public Governance across Borders (WWU/UT, 10 EC)
Module 1.2 European and Global Governance (WWU, 10 EC)
Module 1.3 Political Systems in Comparative Perspective (WWU, 10 EC)
Module 1.4 Public Law (WWU, 10 EC)
Module 1.5 Methods (WWU, 10 EC)
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Module 2.1 Public Management (UT, 15 EC)
Module 2.2 Public Governance in Europe (UT, 15 EC)
Module 3.3 Professionalization Module (UT/WWU, 15 EC)
Module 3.4 Bachelor Thesis (UT/WWU, 15 EC)
Elective modules:
Module 1.6 Free Electives (WWU, 10 EC)
Module 2.3a+2.4a European Studies (UT, 30 EC)
Module 2.3b+2.4b Public Administration (UT, 30 EC)
Module 3.1a+3.2a Free Electives (UT, 15 EC) + Internship (UT, 15 EC)
Module 3.1b+3.2b Free Electives (UT, 30 EC)
Module 3.1c Internship (UT, 30 EC)
Module 3.1d Exchange (Erasmus) (UT or WWU, 30 EC)
Module 3.1e Free Electives (WWU, 30 EC)
(2) Successful graduation requires 180 credits. 15 credits are awarded for the bachelor’s the-
sis.
(3) It is not possible for students of the bachelor programme “Public Governance across Bor-
ders” to take courses from master programmes at either the WWU or the UT.
(4) Language of tuition:
WWU: Courses will be held mainly in German. This applies especially to the methodo-
logical training and the basic courses.
UT: Tuition will be completely in English.
§ 8
Types of Courses and Modules
Münster University:
Basic courses (Grundkurse) and tutorials (Tutorien): Basic courses transfer knowledge on cen-
tral theoretical and analytical concepts of specific fields of political science. The content ranges
from classical concepts to current developments and theoretical debates of analytical and/or
normative nature. Basic courses are completed by tutorials that deepen the content of the lec-
ture and focus on methodological and presentation skills.
Standard courses (Standardkurse): Standard courses introduce specific research areas of polit-
ical science. They give a profound overview on contemporary and classic questions and chal-
lenges of their specific research area. Thereby, they build on knowledge acquired within the
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core modules in year one and the basic courses in year two. Thus they encourage and indeed
require from students to look into concepts, issues and methods of political science more
deeply. Finally, within these courses, selected contemporary developments are methodologi-
cally and theoretically analysed and discussed.
Reading courses (Lektürekurse): Reading courses deepen the ability of students to read and
understand political science texts. The range of courses encompasses classical authors and
theories of political science as well as contemporary texts.
Elective module: The elective modules within the first year of study in Muenster as well as in
the fifth semester either at the WWU or at the UT provide students with the possibility to devel-
op their personal profile and actively shape their own educational and academic path.
Twente University:
A module at Twente University consists of 15 ECTS. Modules run (sequentially) for 10 weeks.
Modules are made up from different course types, including e.g. standard courses and meth-
odological courses. Specific regulations (including retakes) can be found in the Students’ Char-
ter of the University of Twente.
Elective track: In the fourth semester students have the possibility to choose between a module
on European Studies, a module on Public Administration or a mixture of both.
Joint tuition:
Module 1.1 serves as introductory module to the programme and thus serves two aims: to
make students familiar with the programme and their fellow students and support cooperation
between the two universities. Students are introduced to their new learning environments, in-
cluding for instance trips from Münster University to Twente University and library tours. The
module also provides general as well as programme specific information, knowledge and skills,
such as ethics in science and how to write course work and an introduction into the interdisci-
plinary field of public governance across borders and its current and future challenges on dif-
ferent levels of governance. Also, the module serves to form a collective identity and under-
standing of belonging between the students and foster cooperation between Münster Universi-
ty and Twente University.
Bachelor’s thesis module:
The thesis semester will involve teaching in research methodology that is particularly relevant
to the thesis research (proposal writing, reporting). Thesis research will be done and assessed
individually but groups of students will be formed that work on similar research topics (“bache-
lor circles”). These topics will be linked to on-going research at the department. The actual the-
sis research and writing will take place mainly in the final quarter (Module 3.4). It is finalized by
research seminars during which students present and discuss their thesis, under supervision
of staff. Along with module 3.3 this module will also involve the development of life-long learn-
ing skills (including job market orientation and orientation on the master).
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§ 9
Structure of the Programme and of the Examination, Description of Modules
(1) The programme is divided into modules that are defined by topic, content and time-frame.
Educational objectives and learning targets are defined for each module and highlight which
qualifications in respect to the programme goals are to be acquired by students. Modules may
be comprised of courses with different teaching and learning methods from one or several se-
mester. At Münster University, a module comprises a minimum of five credits; at Twente Uni-
versity all modules comprise 15 credits. In accordance with the description of modules, some
modules encompass elective courses.
(2) The bachelor’s examination consists of cumulative examinations as well as the final bache-
lor’s thesis and its defence.
(3) The description of modules defines the module structure and the number of credits that can
be attained. A credit equals 28 hours of work (see also § 6 (3)).
(4) In order to successfully pass a module, students have to complete all the required course-
work and pass all examinations assigned to the module.
(5) Admission to a module can be bound to requirements, e.g. successful participation in an-
other module/other modules.
(6) Specific knowledge may be required for participation in certain courses.
(7) Admission to a course can be conditional on the successful participation in another course
from the same module or the passing of an examination from the same module.
(8) Requirements and conditions according to § 9 (5)-(7) are stated in the description of mod-
ules.
(9) The description of modules states the cycle in which a module is offered.
§ 10
Coursework (Studienleistungen) and Required Examinations (Prüfungsleistungen), Registra-
tion
(1) The description of modules states the requirements for attending a course.
(2) Within a module, at least one required examination (WWU: Prüfungsleistung; UT: examen)
has to be passed. Additionally, coursework may be asked for that is not relevant for the exami-
nation. Required coursework and examinations may be: written and oral examinations, presen-
tations and term papers, work placements and reports, practical classes and minutes.
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(3) The instructor defines the components of required examinations or coursework (WWU:
Studienleistung; UT: examenonderdelen) and the criteria for grading. These conditions are an-
nounced at the beginning of each course.
(4) Instructors may make the successful completion of coursework conditional for admission to
the examination.
(5) The description of modules provides information on required coursework and examinations
as to their type, duration and scope. Coursework and required examinations form part of the
bachelor’s examination.
(6) In order to participate in required examinations, students must register for them first. Dead-
lines for registration are made public centrally:
WWU – on the Institute website.
UT – on OSIRIS.
Registration may be revoked by students without explanation within the time limit indicated by
OSIRIS or on the website.
§ 11
Multiple Choice Examinations
(1) Written examinations may also consist of or include multiple choice questions. In the case
of pure multiple choice examinations, all examinees receive the same items. All examination
items must be related to the content of the module.
(2) Examinations must be checked for adequacy with respect to the stated educational objec-
tive of the module. Should items be inadequate in this sense, they may not be considered for
grading. The lower number of items must be taken into account and may not be disadvanta-
geous for the examinees.
(3) An examination consisting entirely of multiple-choice items has been passed if at least 50
per cent of the items are answered correctly or if the number of correct answers is not more
than 10 per cent below the average performance of all examinees.
(4) If the candidate has answered the minimum number of items required to pass correctly,
grading follows the criteria below:
"excellent/sehr gut", if at least 75 per cent,
"good/gut", if at least 50 per cent, but less than 75 per cent,
"satisfactory/befriedigend", if at least 25 per cent, but less than 50 per cent,
"pass/ausreichend", if no or less than 25 per cent
of the additional examination items are answered correctly.
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(5) The above-named criteria also apply to examinations that are only partly multiple-choice
examinations. The overall grade of the examination is calculated from the weighted arithmetic
mean of the multiple choice part and the other part of the examination. The parts will be
weighted according to their share of the overall examination in per cent.
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Bachelor’s Thesis
(1) Through the bachelor’s thesis candidates are to show that they are capable of tackling a
scientific problem within a given period of time. They show their use of scientific methods and
their ability to display their results coherently. The thesis must not be longer than 20,000
words maximum including all appendices. It has to be written in English.
(2) The thesis may not be written in a language other than English, unless the examination
board grants an exemption.
(3) The bachelor’s thesis is issued and supervised in accordance with § 14.
(4) The Examinations Office issues the thesis topic on behalf of the examination board and
following the applicant’s request. The applicant must have fulfilled the following requirements:
At least 135 credit points.
The date and time of the issuing of the thesis topic has to be recorded.
The bachelor’s thesis plan, including a research proposal, must have been approved
by both supervisors/examiners.
(5) The candidate has 10 weeks to complete the bachelor’s thesis after finishing the proposal.
Topic and scope of the thesis have to be defined in such a way that it can be completed within
this time. The thesis topic can be refused by the candidate only once and only within the first
week.
(6) In exceptional cases, the examination board may extend the period for completion of the
bachelor’s thesis once for no longer than two weeks.
(7) On account of serious reasons that make working on the bachelor’s thesis considerably
difficult or impossible, the deadline can be extended accordingly upon application by the can-
didate. Reasons for an extension can be sudden illness or unalterable technical problems. Se-
rious reasons may also be having to care for a child younger than twelve or the need to nurse or
care for a husband or wife or a registered civil partner, or the need to nurse or care for a direct
relative or first-degree relative by marriage in the case of this person being in the need of care.
The examination board decides about the extension and can ask the candidate for written proof
(e.g. medical certificate). Instead of extending the period of time for the bachelor’s thesis, the
examination board may also decide to issue a new topic in the case of the candidate being
unable to work on the thesis for more than six months. In such a case, issuing a new topic does
not count as repetition as defined by § 17 (7).
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(8) The bachelor’s thesis must contain a title page, a table of contents, a list of sources and a
bibliography. All passages of the thesis that make use of the work of others, either by wording
or by content, have to be indicated by stating the original source. Candidates have to declare
that they wrote the thesis on their own and only used the sources and means indicated in the
thesis and have identified all quotations. Such a declaration also has to be given for all tables,
sketches, drawings and pictures etc.
§ 13
Acceptance and Grading of Bachelor’s Thesis
(1) Acceptance of the bachelor’s thesis is subject to the approval of the draft version by the
supervisors. The second supervisor may delegate this decision to the first supervisor. The ap-
proval is given within the colloquium statement.
(2) The bachelor’s thesis has to be submitted to the „Bureau Onderwijszaken“ (BOZ) (Examina-
tions Office) at the UT and to the two supervisors within the deadline. The thesis has to be
handed in to the supervisors (paper copies) at least five working days before the thesis de-
fence. A digital version has to be uploaded at the UT-Library:
http://essay.utwente.nl/upload.html. If the thesis is not handed in within the deadline, it will
be considered as failed in accordance with § 22 (1). Furthermore, the candidate will add a writ-
ten declaration of consent to his/her thesis being saved in a database for the purpose of de-
tecting plagiarism and to its being compared with other texts and works for identification of any
analogies.
(3) The thesis must be supervised jointly by two supervisors. The first supervisor assigns the
thesis topic. The candidate chooses a first and second supervisor in mutual agreement with
these persons. First and second supervisor are named in the application for the bachelor’s the-
sis in accordance with § 14 (1).
(4) Grading has to follow § 18 (1). Candidates receive a written statement and explanation of
the grade. The thesis grade equals the arithmetic average of the individual grades of the two
supervisors following § 18 (5), unless the difference is greater than 2.0. Should this be the case
or is one grade a „fail“ but the other a pass or better, the examination board will appoint a third
examiner to grade the bachelor’s thesis. In this case, the overall thesis grade equals the arith-
metic average of the three individual grades. However, the thesis can only be graded as a pass
or better if at least two grades are a pass or better.
(5) The assessment of the bachelor’s thesis shall take no longer than eight weeks, or 12 weeks
if a third examiner is appointed.
(6) Detailed and up-to-date information on writing and defending the bachelor’s thesis can be
found on the Bachelor Thesis Blackboard site: http://www.utwente.nl/blackboard. A copy of
the most recent version of the Bachelor Thesis Guidelines can be found in Appendix III.
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§ 14
Examiners and Observers
(1) The examination board names examiners and supervisors for examinations and the bache-
lor’s thesis. In the case of oral examinations or the defence of the bachelor’s thesis, it also
names observers.
(2) All persons qualified in terms of § 65 (1) Hochschulgesetz Nordrhein-Westfalen (HG NRW)
(Universities Act of the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia) (WWU) or Article 7.12c WHW
(UT) who regularly teach in the programme in which the examination is taken or the thesis writ-
ten (Public Governance across Borders) can be appointed as examiner or supervisor. Excep-
tions have to be decided upon by the examination board.
(3) Only persons with a bachelor’s degree, an equal qualification or higher degree can be ap-
pointed as observer.
(4) Examiners and observers are independent in their decisions.
(5) Oral examinations are taken by an examiner in the presence of an observer. Before grading
the examination, the examiner has to consult the observer. Minutes of the examination includ-
ing the most important content and the grade are taken and signed by examiner and observer.
(6) Written examinations in the context of modules are assessed by a single examiner. Assess-
ment and grading of the bachelor’s thesis follow § 13.
(7) Written and oral examinations that form a third attempt in accordance with § 17 (2) have to
be assessed by two examiners. The overall grade equals the arithmetic average of the two indi-
vidual grades. § 18 (5) comes into effect respectively.
(8) Students from the same programme can take part in oral examinations as audience if the
candidate does not object. The audience is not allowed to counsel the candidate or notify the
candidate of the result of the examination.
§ 15
Recognition of Coursework (Studienleistungen) and
Required Examinations (Prüfungsleistungen)
(1) Coursework and required examinations attained within the same programme at other uni-
versities in Germany or the Netherlands are accepted without their equivalence being checked.
(2) Study times, coursework and examination results from other universities will be recognized
if equivalent. The verification of equivalence is decided by the examination board. Equivalence
has to be granted if study times, course work and foreign examination results are equivalent to
the requirements of the joint degree “Public Governance across Borders” in terms of content
and scope. The verification of equivalence should not be a schematic comparison, but an over-
all evaluation.
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(3) Equivalence of coursework and required examinations from non-German or non-Dutch uni-
versities is assessed according to the guidelines and agreements of the Kultusministerkonfer-
enz (Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs) and the
Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (German Rectors’ Conference). In case of doubt, the Central Office
for Foreign Education (Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen) can be consulted.
(4) Knowledge and skills of students who are entitled to start the programme in a higher se-
mester on account of a placement test will be given credit concerning coursework and required
examinations. The results of the placement test are binding for the examination board.
(5) In the case of recognition of study achievements and examination results from other univer-
sities with comparable grading systems, grades are transferred into the grading scheme ac-
cording to § 18 (1) and included in the final grade. In the case of non-comparable grading sys-
tems, the course will be marked as „passed”. Should this make the grading of a module im-
possible, the module grade will not be included in the final grade. Students have to hand in the
necessary documentation of their study and examination achievements in order for them to be
recognized. Study achievements from non-comparable grading systems may only amount to 20
per cent of all grades. Beyond that, they cannot be recognized.
(6) The examination board is responsible for recognizing study achievements and examination
results from other universities. Programme coordinators have to be consulted concerning the
equivalence of results.
(7) The decision on recognition has to be communicated to the student within four weeks of the
application and submission of documentation.
§ 16
Adjustments for Handicapped and Chronically Ill Students
(1) If a student proves that because of chronic illness or disability it is impossible for him/her
to take part in an examination or render the required performance partly or completely within
the given time, the examination board has to extend completion time or the examination period
or allow a form of examination that meets the special needs of the candidate. This also applies
to coursework.
(2) The student may ask the examination board to consult the department or university disabil-
ity representative within the decision process according to § 16 (1).
(3) The student may be asked for adequate proof of the illness or disability in the form of a
medical certificate or disability ID card.
(4) From their second year on students with a disability are entitled to the extra facilities of-
fered at the University of Twente, as described in section 7 of the Students’ Charter.
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§ 17
Passing the Bachelor’s Examination, Retaking of Examinations
(1) Candidates pass the bachelor’s examination if, following § 7, § 9 and § 10 and the descrip-
tion of modules, all modules and the bachelor’s thesis have been passed (minimum grade: 4,0
(WWU); 6 (UT)) (§ 18 (1)). 180 credit points have to be achieved by the candidate.
(2) With exception of the bachelor thesis, students have two (UT) respectively three (WWU) at-
tempts per course to pass an examination.
(3) Course repetition in order to improve grades is not possible.
(4) If an examination has not been passed after two (UT) respectively three (WWU) attempts
(§ 17 (2)), the module has been failed.
(5) Failed comparable modules from other universities will be treated as failed examina-
tions/modules within the bachelor programme “Public Governance across Borders” and taken
into account for the number of possible attempts. Students who transfer from another universi-
ty therefore must hand in an overview of passed and failed examinations, including the number
of failed attempts from their former university, to the Examinations Office (WWU: Institut für
Politikwissenschaft, UT: BOZ). This also applies to students who have studied at either the Uni-
versity of Münster or the University of Twente and failed comparable modules in those pro-
grammes.
(6) In the case of failing a course within an elective module, students may choose to switch the
course after their first or second attempt. In that case, § 17 (2) and (4) apply starting with the
failed attempt.
(7) Should the bachelor’s thesis and its defence not be passed, students have a second at-
tempt. For the second attempt, another topic must be chosen/issued. A third attempt is not
possible. The thesis topic can only be replaced according to § 12 (7) in the second attempt if
this possibility was not made use of in the first attempt.
(8) In modules that are not provided by Faculty 06 at the WWU or the Faculty of Behavioural,
Management and Social Sciences (BMS) at the UT, examination regulations of the other pro-
gramme or faculty apply. Regulations concerning study and examination achievements and
awarded credit points are stated within the module descriptions.
(9) If a mandatory module or the bachelor’s thesis has not been passed in the final attempt, the
bachelor’s examination has been ultimately failed.
(10) If the bachelor’s examination has been ultimately failed, the student receives a certificate
that lists his/her gradings of coursework and required examinations. The student receives this
certificate after presenting his/her exmatriculation. The certificate is signed and stamped ac-
cording to § 19 (4).
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§ 18
Grading of Single Examinations, Module Grades, and Calculation of Overall Grade
(1) The examiners determine the grades of single examinations and their components using
their national grading system. This can be transferred to the other grading system by applying
the following scheme:
German to Dutch
1 9
1,3 9
1,7 8
2 8
2,3 7
2,7 7
3 6
3,3 6
3,7 6
4 6
Dutch to German
10 1
9 1,3
8 1,7
7 2,3
6 3,3
Based upon distribution tables with 706 German results and 6119 Dutch results from the last
academic years available, calculated in November 2014. Grade conversion is based on best
match (instead of Never higher or Never lower), i.e. the nearest by cumulative percentage of
scores.
From Dutch to German with broken Dutch numbers:
Dutch grade German grade Definition
9,3 – 10 1 VERY GOOD
8,4 – 9,2 1,3 VERY GOOD
7,9 – 8.3 1,7 GOOD
7,6 – 7,8 2 GOOD
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6,7 – 7,5 2,3 GOOD
6,4 – 6,6 2,7 SATISFACTORY
6,1 – 6,3 3 SATISFACTORY
5,9 – 6,0 3,3 SATISFACTORY
5,7 – 5,8 3,7 PASS
5,5 – 5,6 4 PASS
Diversification of grading at the WWU is possible by decreasing or increasing the grades by 0,3.
The grades 0,7; 4,3; 4,7; 5,3 and 5,7 do not exist.
(2) Grades are weighted and rounded within the national systems.
WWU: Decimal points after the first position are deleted without being rounded.
UT: Fractional grades ≥ .50 are rounded to the nearest higher whole grade. Fractional
grades .50 are rounded to the nearest lower whole grade.
(3) The grading of oral examinations must be communicated to the student and the respective
Examinations Office at either the WWU or the UT within one day of the examination. For written
examinations this time span is
eight weeks at the WWU
10 working days (two weeks) after a module at the UT.
(4) Results of written examinations are published in public lists at the faculties/institutes, or in
ELVE (WWU) or OSIRIS (UT), and can be accessed by students. Students are notified about their
performance in the bachelor’s thesis in written form. The date of the publication/information
must be recorded. The list identifies students by their matriculation number. Students who fail
the third attempt according to § 17 (2) and (4) are informed individually. The notifications as
defined by § 18 (4) sentences 1 and 2 contain information on legal remedies.
(5) For each module the grade equals the grades of the required examinations and coursework.
Grades for individual examinations figure within the overall grade for a module. Decimal places
after the first place are not considered.
(6) The overall grade of the bachelor’s examination is a weighted arithmetic average of the in-
dividual modules. The grade of a module is the weighted arithmetic average of the correspond-
ing courses. Weighting is based on the ratio of the credit points of a course examina-
tion/module grade, to the overall number of credit points of a module/the bachelor’s examina-
tion. The grade of the bachelor’s thesis and defence count for 8,4 percent of the overall grade.
(7) Additionally to the overall grade according to § 18 (6), a relative grade according to the ECTS
grading-system is determined.
§ 19
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Bachelor’s Diploma
(1) After successful graduation, the candidate receives a bachelor’s diploma, stating the grad-
uation and the degree according to § 3, and a diploma supplement with details of the candi-
date’s study achievements including the final grade.
(2) The diploma and supplement are dated from the day of the last required examination.
(3) The diploma and supplement are issued in English.
(4) The diploma is signed by the chair of the examination board and the two heads of faculty. It
is stamped with the seals of the two faculties.
§ 20
Diploma Supplement and Transcript of Records
(1) In addition to the diploma, the successful candidate will receive a diploma supplement,
including a transcript of records. The diploma supplement informs about the profile of the
bachelor programme. It informs about the study programme, the courses and modules attend-
ed, the examinations taken, and the individual profile chosen.
(2) The diploma supplement also informs about the topic of the bachelor’s thesis, the grade of
the bachelor’s thesis and defence and the duration of the bachelor’s studies.
(3) The diploma supplement is issued according to the recommendations given by the
Hochschulrektorenkonferenz and according to the WHW section 7.11.
§ 21
Access to Examination Files
(1) After completion of each required examination, candidates are granted access to the docu-
mentation of their examinations (the examination papers/term papers, assessments and
minutes). Access must be applied for at the examination committee within two weeks of the
declaration of results. The examination committee decides on the time and the place of access.
The same applies to the bachelor’s thesis.
(2) At the University of Twente (see article 4.9 of the Students’ Charter) students have a right of
justification of the results of the test and a right of inspection for a period of two years after the
assessment.
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§ 22
Non-Appearance, Withdrawal, Deception, Breach of Regulations
(1) A required examination is considered as a fail (WWU: 5,0; UT: 5 or lower, Fail or Not Ac-
compplished) if the candidate does not attend the examination at the designated time or with-
draws after beginning an assignment/examination without good cause. An examination is also
considered as failed if a required written examination (term paper, report, bachelor’s thesis
etc.) is not completed within the deadline. Reasons for non-attendance or withdrawal are ill-
nesses that make attending the examination or meeting the deadline impossible. Other rea-
sons are maternity protection regulations or care for husband or wife, registered civil partner or
direct relative or first-degree relative by marriage.
(2) The reasons for non-appearance or withdrawal must be submitted immediately to the exam-
ination board in written form. In the case of illness, the candidate has to provide a medical cer-
tificate. The candidate is informed about the decision in writing. If the reasons have been ac-
cepted, a new examination date will be determined.
(3) In the case of deception or use of unauthorized material or devices, the examination is con-
sidered as a fail (WWU: 5,0; UT: Fail). Evidence will be assessed and documented by the re-
spective examiner/s. If a candidate disrupts an examination, he/she may be excluded. In this
case, this examination is considered as not completed and will be marked as a fail (WWU: 5,0;
UT: Fail). In severe cases the examination board can exclude a candidate from further examina-
tions and/or the bachelor’s examination entirely. In that case the bachelor’s examination is
considered as “failed” (WWU: 5,0; UT Fail). The reasons for the exclusion have to be document-
ed.
(4) The candidate is informed immediately about a detrimental decision and its reasons by the
examination board in written form. This decision must be accompanied by an explanation of
the legal remedies available. The candidate must be heard before a final decision is reached.
§ 23
Invalidity of Single Examinations
(1) If a candidate’s attempt of deception in a required examination or the bachelor’s thesis
becomes known after the diploma has been issued, the examination board can declare the
bachelor’s examination or single examinations invalid.
(2) If the requirements for admission to a module, examination or the bachelor’s thesis were
not fulfilled and the candidate had no intention of acting dishonestly and if this fact becomes
known after the grading of the candidate’s examination or the issue of the diploma, there are
no consequences for the candidate. If the candidate was wrongly admitted to an examination
or the bachelor’s thesis through intentional deception, the examination board decides upon
legal consequences under consideration of the Verwaltungsverfahrensgesetz für das Land
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Nordrhein-Westfalen (Administrative Procedures Act for North Rhine-Westphalia) and WHW
section 7.12. Application of the legal regulations depends on
Supervision of bachelor thesis: the university of the first supervisor
Required examinations: the university at which the examination took place.
(3) The candidate must be heard before a decision is reached by the examination board.
(4) An incorrect diploma is confiscated and, if applicable, replaced. A decision according to
§ 23 (1) and (2) is excluded after a period of five years after the issue date of the diploma.
§ 24
Revocation of Bachelor’s Degree
The bachelor’s degree can be revoked if a deception or the lack of essential requirements for
awarding the bachelor’s degree becomes known. The revocation requires a common decision
of the legal entities (examination board) of Münster University, Faculty 06 and Twente Universi-
ty, Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS). § 23 applies.
§ 25
Coming into Force and Publication
The Examination Regulations will become valid the day after their publication in the official
announcements of both universities (WWU: Amtliche Bekanntmachungen; UT: officiële
mededelingen). The regulations apply to all students enrolled in the Bachelor programme “Pub-
lic Governance across Borders” from the winter semester 2017/18 onwards.
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Issued following the resolution of the faculty board of Faculty 06 of the Westfälische Wilhelms-
Universität on 26 April 2017 and the University Dean of Educational Innovation on behalf of the
Head of Faculty of the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS) of the
Universiteit Twente on 22 March 2017.
Münster, 16 May 2017 Rector
Prof. Dr. Johannes Wessels
Enschede, 23 May 2017 University Dean of Educational Innovation
Prof. Ramses Wessel
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster: These Regulations are hereby announced accord-
ing to the Regulations on the Announcement of Regulations, Publication of Agreements and the
Declaration of Statutes of 8 February 1991 (AB Uni 91/1), as amended on 23 December 1998
(AB Uni 99/4).
Universiteit Twente: the University Dean of Educational Innovation has resolved to, on behalf of
the Executive Board of the University of Twente, adopt the programme-specific student charter,
for the Bachelor's Programme Public Governance across Borders.
Münster, 16 May 2017 Rector
Prof. Dr. Johannes Wessels
Enschede, 23 May 2017 University Dean of Educational Innovation
Prof. Ramses Wessel
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Appendix I: Glossary
German English Dutch
Dekan Head of Faculty Decaan
Fachbereich faculty Faculteit
Fachbereichsrat faculty board Faculteitsraad
Leistungspunkt (LP) credit (EC) Studiepunt (SP)
Modulabschlussprüfung final module examination Examen
Pflichtmodul mandatory module Verplichte module
Prüfungsamt Examinations Office Bureau Ondervijszaken
Prüfungsausschuss examination board Examencommissie
Prüfungsleistung required examination Verplicht examen
Studienleistung coursework Exmaneonderdeel
Wahlpflichtmodul elective mandatory module Keuzemodule
Proofread by Supportstelle Englisch, WWU Münster 2012.
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Appendix II: Module Descriptions
1 SWH: semester week hours (Semesterwochenstunden)
Title (German): Public Governance across Borders (WWU/UT)
Title (English): Public Governance across Borders (WWU/UT)
Programme: BSc Public Governance across Borders
1 Number: M 1.1 Status: [x] Compulsory [ ] Elective
2 Cycle: [ ] every term
[x] winter term
[ ] summer term Duration:
[ ] 1 Sem.
[x] 2 Sem.
Semester:
1+2
EC:
10
Workload (hrs.):
280
3
Structure:
No. Type Course Status EC Contact hours
(hrs. + SWH1)
Self-study
(hrs.)
1. L Introduction to Public Governance [x] P [ ] WP 5 30 (2) 110
2. S Current and Future Challenges to Public
Governance across Borders [x] P [ ] WP 5 30 (2) 110
4
Content:
This module is designed as introductory module to the programme based on a bi-national approach and
consists of two parts: an introductory lecture (“Introduction to Public Governance”) focusing on the gen-
eral outline, structure and issue of the overall bachelor programme within the first semester of study, and
a follow-up course (“Current and Future Challenges to Public Governance across Borders”) which specifi-
cally deals with current and future challenges of public governance across borders in the second semes-
ter. By providing students with general as well as programme-specific and content-related information,
knowledge and skills, M 1.1 paves the way for the further course of study in Münster and Twente and thus
constitutes the backbone and major point of reference within the overall programme.
The core module with joint tuition from both universities thus serves two aims: to make students familiar
with the programme, their new learning environments as well as fellow students and to support and deep-
en cooperation between the lecturing staff from both universities.
Introduction to Public Governance (Part I)
The introductory lecture aims at taking students closer to the general outline, structure and issue of their
bachelor programme. It will introduce the interdisciplinary field of public governance across borders, e.g.
actors, approaches, structures, problems and leading questions in state-of-the-art public governance re-
search, but also make students familiar with the two universities they study at. For these purposes an
obligatory excursion to Twente University is taking place at the end of the first semester, accompanied by
several information meetings and library tours in Münster. The lecture will also make students familiar
with the ethics of scientific work and teach them skills required for their study, such as research, present-
ing and writing course work.
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2 Not applicable for final examination (Modulabschlussprüfung)
Current and Future Challenges to Public Governance across Borders (Part II)
The simultaneous emergence of grand societal challenges at the local, national, European, and global
scale fundamentally changes the work of scholars and researchers in public governance. Therefore, the
second part of the module will specifically deal with current and future challenges of public governance.
By means of selected cases, topics and questions students will be enabled to address and to work on
exemplary challenges that are derived from state-of-the-art public governance research, such as the EU’s
financial-economic crisis, the UK’s decision to withdraw from the European Union (Brexit) or the ongoing
refugee crisis and its effects on the different political, social and economic levels at local, national, Euro-
pean and global scale as well as specific questions related to aspects of globalization, demographic
and climate change.
In order to further strengthen the coherence within the programme as well as the cooperation between
lecturing staff from both universities, a lecturer from Institute of Political Science (WWU) and a lecturer
from the Department of Public Administration (UT) agree on the contents of the course and cooperate in
tuition.
If possible, this course will entail an excursion in order to give students practical impressions of the main
challenges, actors and institutions with which they will be confronted more theoretically especially during
the second year of their study.
5
Acquired competences:
Students acquire basic scientific competences especially tailored for political science and meeting gen-
eral scientific requirements as well as specific requirements of Münster and Twente University. They will
be introduced to contemporary and multi-disciplinary questions of state-of-the-art public governance re-
search and be asked to discuss and reflect these questions. Furthermore, students will be asked to not
only work independently, but also in teams to bolster their team competences.
In the second part of the module, students become familiar with current and future challenges of public
governance and will be enabled to address and to work on these in a reflective and discursive manner.
6 Description of electives within the module:
None
7
Assessment methods: [x] Final Examination [Modulabschlussprüfung (MAP)]
[ ] Examination [Modulprüfung (MP)]
[ ] Component Examinations [Modulteilprüfungen (MTP)]
8
Required performance in examinations:
Quantity and form; connection to the course2
Duration/
length
Weightage for over-
all grade of the
module (%)
The lecturer chooses between a written test of 90 minutes, a paper of
about 4,500 words or several essays with an overall word count of 4,500
(part II).
90 min. /
4,500
words
100%
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9
Required course work (grading optional):
Quantity and form; connection to the course Duration/ length
Required participation in the UT excursion and the WWU library tours/meetings (part
I).
The lecturers may request oral presentations of about 30 minutes, preparatory read-
ing of relevant texts (approx. one hour of reading per week), participation in group
assignments, and other comparable assignments.
adjacent
10 Prerequisites for attaining credit points: Credit points for the module can be attained if the entire module is passed successfully (the requirements
of all relevant assignment need to be met).
11 Weighting of the grade of the module for the overall grade:
The grade of the module weighs 5.6% for the overall grade.
12 Prerequisites for participation:
No prerequisites
13 Attendance:
Regular attendance is highly recommended.
14 Usability in other programmes: The module is exclusively designed for the bachelor programme “Public Governance across Borders”.
15
Person responsible for the module: Department:
Prof. Dr. René Torenvlied (UT)
Prof. Dr. Norbert Kersting (WWU)
Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sci-
ences (UT)
Fachbereich 6: Erziehungswissenschaft und Sozial-
wissenschaften (WWU)
16
Other information:
Registration for courses and examinations (UT) needs to be done via the electronic administration system
of Twente University (OSIRIS). Please follow the hints for required course work and examinations as an-
nounced on Osiris (http://www.utwente.nl/onderwijssystemen/onderwijssystemen/osiris).
Registration for courses and examinations (WWU) needs to be done via the electronic administration sys-
tem of the Münster University. Please follow the hints for required course work and examinations as an-
nounced on the homepage of the Institute of Political Science.
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3 SWH: semester week hours (Semesterwochenstunden)
Title (German): Europäische und Globale Governance (WWU)
Title (English): European and Global Governance (WWU)
Programme: BSc Public Governance across Borders
1 Number: M 1.2 Status: [x] Compulsory [ ] Elective
2 Cycle: [ ] every term
[x] winter term
[ ] summer term Duration:
[ ] 1 Sem. [x] 2 Sem.
Semester:
1+2
EC:
10
Workload (hrs.):
280
3
Structure:
No. Type Course Status EC Contact hours
(hrs. + SWH3)
Self-
study
(hrs.)
1. L Introduction to European Integration [x] P [ ] WP 5 30 (2) 110
2. L Introduction to International Relations [x] P [ ] WP 2 30 (2) 26
3. T Tutorial [x] P [ ] WP 3 30 (2) 54
4
Content:
Based on the crossing-borders aspect of the overall study programme, module 1.2 serves as an intro-
duction to European and Global Governance. It is made up of two introductory lectures: While the first
lecture within the first semester primarily deals with the process of European Integration, the follow-up
lecture (+tutorial) in the second semester focuses on the broader field of International Relations.
Introduction to European Integration
As the European Union profoundly shapes the ways politics and democracy work in Europe, it is an
important actor not only on the global stage but also in the field of public governance. The first part of
M 1.2 is made up of a compulsory lecture on the European Integration process within the first semes-
ter. The focal point of the lecture is especially on the dynamics of the integration process, the institu-
tional structure of the European Union subsequent to the Lisbon Treaty, the transformation of European
Governance and the relationship between the EU and its member states. Moreover, the lecture ad-
dresses various theoretical approaches for the description of processes of governance within the sys-
tem of European multi-level governance and illustrates the challenges of a democratic legitimacy of
European politics.
Introduction to International Relations (+Tutorial)
Based on this, the second part of the module provides students with an introduction to the field of
International Relations (IR). The core lecture conveys a fundamental knowledge about actors, struc-
tures, and processes of Europeanization and Globalization. At the same time, theoretical approaches
to International Relations are introduced. The concept of ‘actor’ includes governmental as well as non-
governmental actors. ‘Structures’ contain elements such as balance of power, anarchy, hegemony or
interdependence. They are to be analyzed in terms of their implications for actors. The most important
processes are war and peace, globalization, development, institutionalization, and cooperation. Focus
on processes allows addressing contemporary and recent developments in world politics.
Module description 1422
4 Not applicable for final examination (Modulabschlussprüfung)
The tutorial deepens the content of the lecture and focuses on methodological and presentation skills.
Questions of how International Relations in Europe influenced European unification and how today, the
European Union acts as international actor are raised and discussed. .
5
Acquired competences:
Students gain comprehensive knowledge of the main theoretical approaches of European Integration
and International Relations and are enabled to reflect on, apply and discuss these approaches critically.
As they acquire knowledge of the main actors, structures and processes in the field of European Integra-
tion and International Politics, students are able to bring single events and phenomena into relation of
larger European and Global Governance contexts. Moreover, they can analyse and discuss them from
different theoretical perspectives. With the tutorial, students gain and train their group work and presen-
tation skills on complex issues. .
6 Description of electives within the module:
None
7
Assessment methods:
[ ] Final Examination [Modulabschlussprüfung (MAP)]
[ ] Examination [Modulprüfung (MP)]
[x] Component Examinations [Modulteilprüfungen (MTP)]
8
Required performance in examinations:
Quantity and form; connection to the course4
Duration/
length
Weightage for
overall grade of
the module (%)
Introduction to European Integration
The lecturer chooses between a written test of 90 minutes, a paper of
about 4,500 words or several essays with an overall word count of 4,500.
90 min. /
4,500
words
50%
Introduction to International Relations
The lecturer chooses between a written test of 90 minutes, a paper of
about 4,500 words or several essays with an overall word count of 4,500.
90 min. /
4,500
words
50%
9
Required course work (grading optional):
Quantity and form; connection to the course Duration/ length
The lecturers and tutors may request oral presentations of about 30 minutes, prepara-
tory reading of relevant texts (approx. one hour of reading per week), participation in
group assignments, writing of reviews, essays and summaries (up to 600 words) and
other comparable assignments.
adjacent
10
Prerequisites for attaining credit points:
Credit points for the module can be attained if the entire module is passed successfully (the require-
ments of all relevant assignment need to be met).
11 Weighting of the grade of the module for the overall grade:
The grade of the module weighs 5,6% for the overall grade.
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12 Prerequisites for participation:
No prerequisites
13 Attendance:
Regular attendance is highly recommended.
14 Usability in other programmes: The module consists of courses designed for all bachelor programmes at the Institute of Political Sci-
ence.
15 Person responsible for the module: Department:
Dr. Matthias Freise (WWU)
Prof. Doris Fuchs Ph. D. (WWU)
Fachbereich 6: Erziehungswissenschaft und Sozi-
alwissenschaften (WWU)
16
Other information:
Registration for courses and examinations needs to be done via the electronic administration system of
the university. Please follow the hints for required course work and examinations as announced on the
homepage of the Institute of Political Science.
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5 SWH: semester week hours (Semesterwochenstunden)
Title (German): Politische Systeme in vergleichender Perspektive (WWU)
Title (English): Political Systems in Comparative Perspective (WWU)
Programme: BSc Public Governance across Borders
1 Number: M 1.3 Status: [x] Compulsory [ ] Elective
2 Cycle: [ ] every term
[x] winter term
[ ] summer term Duration:
[ ] 1 Sem. [x] 2 Sem.
Semester:
1+2
EC:
10
Workload (hrs.):
280
3
Structure:
No. Type Course Status EC Contact hours
(hrs. + SWH5)
Self-study
(hrs.)
1. L Introduction to Political Systems [x] P [ ] WP 2 30 (2) 26
2. T Tutorial [x] P [ ] WP 3 30 (2) 54
3. L Introduction to Comparative Politics [x] P [ ] WP 2 30 (2) 26
4. T Tutorial [x] P [ ] WP 3 30 (2) 54
4
Content:
This module, which primarily focuses on the comparative polity- and policy-dimensions of political sys-
tems in the context of current local, regional, national, European and global, social, political and econom-
ic developments and challenges, is composed of two lectures (with tutorials for each of the lectures): an
introduction to the study of political systems within the first semester, and a follow-up introduction to the
field of Comparative Politics in the second semester.
Introduction to Political Systems (+Tutorial)
Political systems play a crucial role in the context of public governance, both theoretically and practically.
For this reason, this core lecture serves as an introduction to the study of political systems. Taking the
example of the political system of the Federal Republic of Germany, it focusses on the polity- and policy-
dimensions of the system with due regard to current social, political and economic developments and
challenges not only at the local, regional and national, but also at the European and global level. The
lecture thus puts an emphasis on the transgression of boundaries and the interconnectedness of national
political systems. In so doing it conveys not only basic knowledge on the study of political systems but
also introduces central concepts and approaches of political science, which will be of importance within
the further course of study. The tutorial deepens the content of the lecture and focuses on methodological
and presentation skills.
Introduction to Comparative Politics (+Tutorial)
On this basis, the core lecture conveys a comprehensive overview of development, theories, central ap-
proaches, topics, problems and methodological questions of comparative politics. Comparison is con-
sidered to be among the most important methods of political science. Comparative politics as a sub
discipline of political science is approached by differentiating it into comparative government, compara-
tive public policy, comparative welfare state research, comparative political economy with political sys-
tems as one of the main points of reference. Furthermore, students are made familiar with selected clas-
sics of comparative politics. The tutorial deepens the content of the lecture and focuses on methodologi-
cal and presentation skills.
Module description 1425
6 Not applicable for final examination (Modulabschlussprüfung)
5
Acquired competences:
Students gain broad insights into the field of Political System Research and Comparative Politics and
are enabled to apply acquired knowledge of the main actors, approaches, structures, problems and
leading questions in state-of-the-art political system research and comparative politics. Students are
able to analyse the basic principles of constitution and organisation of a political system and can evalu-
ate the effects of globalisation on national political systems, taking the example of the political system
of the Federal Republic of Germany. Furthermore, they gain various theoretical and methodological skills
of comparison by applying comparative approaches to political systems, policy areas, topics and ques-
tions. They are able to recognize differences in systems of government, governance and arrangements,
political economies and welfare regimes in order to discuss disadvantages and advantages. Due to their
comprehensive knowledge of different systems of government and policy arrangements students are
competent to analyse, discuss and compare recent political developments in a global context. Moreo-
ver, students are enabled to apply different systematic and comparative approaches of political system
research and comparative politics. They are able to understand and critically reflect texts on selected
(theoretical as well as empirical) aspects of political system research and comparative politics.
Within the tutorials, students acquire further reading, communication, presentation and working skills
as well as social competences. .
6 Description of electives within the module:
None
7
Assessment methods: [ ] Final Examination [Modulabschlussprüfung (MAP)]
[ ] Examination [Modulprüfung (MP)]
[x] Component Examinations [Modulteilprüfungen (MTP)]
8
Required performance in examinations:
Quantity and form; connection to the course6
Duration/
length
Weightage for
overall grade of
the module (%)
Introduction to Political Systems
The lecturer chooses between a written test of 90 minutes, a paper of
about 4,500 words or several essays with an overall word count of
4,500.
90 min. /
4,500
words
50%
Introduction to Comparative Politics
The lecturer chooses between a written test of 90 minutes, a paper of
about 4,500 words or several essays with an overall word count of
4,500.
90 min. /
4,500
words
50%
9
Required course work (grading optional):
Quantity and form; connection to the course Duration/ length
The lecturers and tutors may request oral presentations of about 30 minutes, pre-
paratory reading of relevant texts (approx. one hour of reading per week), participa-
tion in group assignments, writing of reviews, essays and summaries (up to 600
words) and other comparable assignments.
adjacent
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10 Prerequisites for attaining credit points:
Credit points for the module can be attained if the entire module is passed successfully (the require-
ments of all relevant assignment need to be met).
11 Weighting of the grade of the module for the overall grade:
The grade of the module weighs 5.6% for the overall grade.
12 Prerequisites for participation:
No prerequisites
13 Attendance:
Regular attendance is highly recommended.
14 Usability in other programmes:
The module consists of courses designed for all bachelor programmes at the Institute of Political Science.
15 Person responsible for the module: Department:
Prof. Dr. Klaus Schubert (WWU)
Prof. Dr. Annette Zimmer (WWU)
Fachbereich 6: Erziehungswissenschaft und Sozial-
wissenschaften (WWU)
16
Other information: Registration for courses and examinations needs to be done via the electronic administration system of
the university. Please follow the hints for required course work and examinations as announced on the
homepage of the Institute of Political Science.
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7 SWH: semester week hours (Semesterwochenstunden)
Title (German): Öffentliches Recht (WWU)
Title (English): Public Law (WWU)
Programme: BSc Public Governance across Borders
1 Number: M 1.4 Status: [x] Compulsory [ ] Elective
2 Cycle: [ ] every term
[x] winter term
[ ] summer term
Duration: [ ] 1 Sem. [x] 2 Sem.
Semester:
1+2
EC:
10
Workload (hrs.):
280
3
Structure:
No. Type Course Status EC Contact hours
(hrs. + SWH7)
Self-study
(hrs.)
1. L Constitutional Law [x] P [ ] WP 5 30 (2) 110
2. L European Public Law [x] P [ ] WP 5 30 (2) 110
4
Content:
Since public law is particularly concerned with the relationships between governments/states and indi-
viduals/citizens, the dealing with sub-disciplines of public law such as constitutional, European or ad-
ministrative law constitutes an integral part within the study of public governance. Therefore, module 1.4
serves as an introduction into the field of public law by reference to the exemplary sub-disciplines of con-
stitutional and European public law. While the first lecture primarily focuses on the legal foundations of
states and the internal structure of constitutional objectives (semester 1), the follow-up lecture puts a
strong emphasis on the European level and its institutions, organization, structure and competences as
the bases of political-administrative action (semester 2).
Constitutional Law
This lecture gives a broad overview of the subfield of Constitutional Law. Essential concepts and basic
principles of constitutional law, its institutions, sources of law and the relationship to European law are
addressed and illustrated. A special emphasis is laid on the state structure and its government bodies,
their interrelations and the legislative power. Moreover, it deals with the fundamental legal relations be-
tween the state and its citizens. By means of selected precedents fundamental rights are analysed and
discussed. Furthermore, the functions of basic rights to ward off government action are also dealt with.
The application of extremely relevant basic rights is addressed with the help of precedents.
European Public Law
On this basis, the second part of the module puts a stronger emphasis on the European level of Public
Law, addressing the main European institutions, their organisation, structure and competences as the
bases of political-administrative action. The application of fundamental concepts and principles of Euro-
pean Public Law as well as the effect of European Union law on and its consequences for national consti-
tutional law are further core aspects of the lecture. Additionally, topics and issues dealt with in the first
semester of study, such as the process of European integration or political systems and their contribution
to European public law are addressed and discussed.
Module description 1428
8 Not applicable for final examination (Modulabschlussprüfung)
5
Acquired competences:
The module enables students to grasp the interfaces between public law and other disciplines of public
governance (e.g. public policy, public management, public administration) and to utilise the expertise in
public law for professional or academic career. By means of the sub-disciplines of Constitutional law
and European Public law, the two lectures are designed to make the logic of judicial reasoning transpar-
ent and to define the legal bases for the application of public law. Moreover, students learn to recognise
the constitutional safeguards of fundamental rights and freedoms on national and European level. Stu-
dents familiarise themselves with the different areas of constitutional law as well as European Public
law, which are of importance both for a professional and academic career. Particularly, lawfulness and
enforceability of administrative activities are made transparent. Thus, students are introduced to those
areas of administrative law, which – in the public interest – have an impact on citizens (e.g. surveil-
lance, control, sponsoring or subsidisation). Generally speaking, the module qualifies students to dis-
cern basic conditions of laws and administrative action and to critically assess the effectiveness of ad-
ministrative requirements at national and European level.
6 Description of electives within the module:
None
7
Assessment methods: [ ] Final Examination [Modulabschlussprüfung (MAP)]
[ ] Examination [Modulprüfung (MP)]
[x] Component Examinations [Modulteilprüfungen (MTP)]
8
Required performance in examinations:
Quantity and form; connection to the course8
Duration/
length
Weightage for
overall grade of
the module (%)
Constitutional Law
Written examination 120 min. 50%
European Public Law
Written examination 120 min. 50%
9
Required course work (grading optional):
Quantity and form; connection to the course Duration/ length
The lecturer may request oral presentations of about 30 minutes, preparatory read-
ing of relevant texts (approx. one hour of reading per week), participation in group
assignments, writing of reviews, essays and summaries (up to 600 words) and other
comparable assignments.
adjacent
10 Prerequisites for attaining credit points: Credit points for the module can be attained if the entire module is passed successfully (the require-
ments of all relevant assignment need to be met).
11 Weighting of the grade of the module for the overall grade:
The grade of the module weighs 5.6% for the overall grade
12 Prerequisites for participation:
No prerequisites
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13 Attendance:
Regular attendance is highly recommended.
14 Usability in other programmes:
None
15 Person responsible for the module: Department:
Dr. Matthias Freise (WWU) Fachbereich 6: Erziehungswissenschaft und Sozial-
wissenschaften (WWU)
16
Other information:
Registration for courses and examinations needs to be done via the electronic administration system of
the university. Please follow the hints for required course work and examinations as announced on the
homepage of the Institute of Political Science.
1430
9 SWH: semester week hours (Semesterwochenstunden)
Title (German): Methoden (WWU)
Title (English): Methods (WWU)
Programme: BSc Public Governance across Borders
1 Number: M 1.5 Status: [x] Compulsory [ ] Elective
2 Cycle: [ ] every term
[x] winter term
[ ] summer term
Duration: [ ] 1 Sem. [x] 2 Sem.
Semester:
1+2
EC:
10
Workload (hrs.):
280
3
Structure:
No. Type Course Status EC Contact hours
(hrs. + SWH9)
Self-study
(hrs.)
1. L Methods [x] P [ ] WP 5 30 (2) 110
2. L Statistics [x] P [ ] WP 2 30 (2) 26
3. T Tutorial [x] P [ ] WP 3 30 (2) 54
4
Content: This core module introduces the solid learning line in research methods and statistics that is a red thread
throughout the whole study programme. Research methods and statistics are approached from a general
social sciences framework, providing overarching building blocks to analyse the interdisciplinary ques-
tions that lie at the heart of public governance across border. Module 1.5 provides an introductory lecture
on qualitative and quantitative methods within the first semester and an introduction to statistics includ-
ing practical training within tutorials in the second semester.
Methods
Within the overall methodological training at the Institute of Political Science, the lecture serves two
means. It contains the important introduction into the standards and ethics of scientific work and makes
students familiar with different types of examinations and coursework. It thus hands them the tools (e.g.
writing and presentation skills) necessary for their further study The lecture then focusses on basic con-
cepts and the history and development of empirical research in Social Sciences. Next to the theoretical
framework of the research process, the methodological principles of the quantitative and qualitative par-
adigms are introduced and compared. The course also offers an overview on methods of data acquisition.
Thereby it concentrates on qualitative empirical research and discusses quality criteria and artefacts.
Statistics (+Tutorial)
Statistical training during the first year focusses on quantitative basics of empirical social research. Con-
tent of the course are theory of statistical questions, approaches to statistics, basic concepts of statistics,
univariate and bivariate distributions, measures of location, measures of dispersion, coefficients of con-
centration, and nominal, ordinal and metric measures of concentration. Furthermore, official statistics are
interpreted with special emphasis on European statistics and cross-country statistics. Also, handling
statistics programmes is a central aspect in the tutorial.
Module description 1431
10 Not applicable for final examination (Modulabschlussprüfung)
5
Acquired competences:
Students gain broad insights into the basic concepts, history and development of empirical research in
Social Sciences and are enabled to apply acquired knowledge of the fundamental methodological princi-
ples of quantitative and qualitative research as well as of the basic concepts, approaches and questions of
statistics. Furthermore, they are able to develop, under supervision, social scientific research questions
and corresponding research designs and to apply exemplary methods of qualitative and quantitative re-
search including the interpretation and evaluation of research results. Students are enabled to read and
interpret statistical data. Moreover, they can autonomously implement statistical calculations and docu-
ment the results accordingly. Students can organise statistical tests and interpret of complex statistical
procedures. Finally, students are acquainted with analysing secondary data. Within the tutorials, students
acquire further methodological, reading, communication, presentation and working skills as well as social
competences.
6 Description of electives within the module:
None
7
Assessment methods: [ ] Final Examination [Modulabschlussprüfung (MAP)]
[ ] Examination [Modulprüfung (MP)]
[x] Component Examinations [Modulteilprüfungen (MTP)]
8
Required performance in examinations:
Quantity and form; connection to the course10
Duration/
length
Weightage for
overall grade of
the module (%)
Methods: The lecturer chooses between a written test of 90 minutes, a
paper of about 4,500 words or several essays with an overall word count
of 4,500. According to prior agreement with the lecturer, documentations,
small empirical assignments, the production of a movie or radio features
can also be accepted as required examination.
90 min. /
4,500 words 50 %
Statistics + Tutorial: The lecturer chooses between a written test of 90
minutes, a paper of about 4,500 words or several essays with an overall
word count of 4,500. According to prior agreement with the lecturer, doc-
umentations, small empirical assignments, the production of a movie or
radio features can also be accepted as required examination.
90 min. /
4,500 words 50 %
9
Required course work (grading optional):
Quantity and form; connection to the course Duration/
length
The lecturers and tutors may request working on exercises, oral presentations of about 30
minutes, preparatory reading of relevant texts (approx. one hour of reading per week), partici-
pation in group assignments, writing of reviews, essays and summaries (up to 600 words), and
other comparable assignments.
adjacent
10 Prerequisites for attaining credit points: Credit points for the module can be attained if the entire module is passed successfully (the requirements
of all relevant assignment need to be met).
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11 Weighting of the grade of the module for the overall grade:
The grade of the module weighs 5.6% for the overall grade.
12 Prerequisites for participation:
No prerequisites
13 Attendance:
Regular attendance is highly recommended.
14 Usability in other programmes:
The module consists of courses designed for all bachelor programmes at the Institute of Political Science.
15 Person responsible for the module: Department:
Prof. Dr. Oliver Treib (WWU) Fachbereich 6: Erziehungswissenschaft und Sozial-
wissenschaften (WWU)
16
Other information:
Registration for courses and examinations (WWU) needs to be done via the electronic administration sys-
tem of the Münster University. Please follow the hints for required course work and examinations as an-
nounced on the homepage of the Institute of Political Science.
1433
11 SWH: semester week hours (Semesterwochenstunden)
Title (German): Wahlpflichtmodul (WWU)
Title (English): Free Electives (WWU)
Programme: BSc Public Governance across Borders
1 Number: M 1.6 Status: [ ] Compulsory [x] Elective
2 Cycle: [ ] every term
[x] winter term
[ ] summer term Duration:
[ ] 1 Sem. [x] 2 Sem.
Semester:
1+2
EC:
10
Workload (hrs.):
280
3
Structure:
No. Type Course Status EC Contact hours
(hrs. + SWH11)
Self-study
(hrs.)
1. S 1 Standard or Reading Course [x] P [ ] WP 5 30 (2) 110
3. S 1 Reading or Standard Course [x] P [ ] WP 5 30 (2) 110
4
Content: Methods
In parallel to the predefined programme of core modules and courses in Münster and Twente, and accord-
ing to the student-driven learning aspect of the programme, module 1.6 aims at giving students the op-
portunity for specialization and to deepen, enhance and apply the previously acquired knowledge in the
context of specific topics, questions and problems of public governance of their interest, such as the cur-
rent and future societal challenges on local, national, European and global level, the role and develop-
ment of public and private actors or the nexus between citizens, civil society, politics and administration.
In this respect, UT and WWU programme directors consider module 1.6 to be of significant importance for
the further education and development of the students within the Joint Bachelor’s Degree programme
Public Governance across Borders.
Regarding its three main and longstanding research areas, “Governance”, “Civil Society and Democracy”
and “Regionalization and Globalization”, the Institute of Political Science offers a great number of public
governance related standard and reading courses in German and English which students can choose
freely from, however with the restriction that they have to select one standard and one reading course.
Standard courses introduce specific research areas of political science and other disciplines linked to the
interdisciplinary field of public governance (i.a. public policy, public management, public administration,
public law, sociology and economics). They give a profound overview on contemporary and classic ques-
tions and challenges of their specific research area. Thereby, they build on knowledge acquired within the
core modules in the running first and second semester. Standard courses encourage and indeed require
from students to look into concepts, issues and methods of political science and other disciplines linked
to public governance more deeply. Finally, within these courses, selected contemporary developments
are methodologically and theoretically analysed and discussed.
Reading courses deepen the ability of students to read and understand social science texts. The range of
courses encompasses classical authors and theories of political science and other disciplines linked to
the interdisciplinary field of public governance as well as contemporary texts.
Module description 1434
With regard to the previous winter and the running summer semester in Münster (September 2016), stu-
dents of the Joint Bachelor’s Degree programme “Public Governance across Borders” could – in consulta-
tion with their WWU study advisor – generally choose from policy-specific (e.g. Introduction to Labour
Market Policy, Introduction to Asylum and Refugee Policy, Introduction to Global Environmental Policy)
and methodological/theoretical courses (e.g. Introduction to Social Scientific Discourse Analysis, Intro-
duction to Policy Analysis, Introduction to the Theories of International Relations). Both (1) a coherent
connection between the free electives and the core courses within the first year as well as (2) a content-
related and conceptual linkage of the WWU electives to the courses within the second and third year in
Twente is guaranteed through close and regular coordination between the WWU and UT programme direc-
tors.
5
Acquired competences:
Students are able to discuss and to deal with contemporary questions and challenges in political science
and other disciplines linked to the interdisciplinary field of public governance as well as to apply related
theories and methods. Thus students get familiar with analysis in social science and learn to reflect criti-
cally on questions of political science and other public governance related disciplines. Furthermore, stu-
dents are enabled to follow personal interest and to develop and set their own thematic priorities within
the study of public governance across borders. They are able to independently develop and explore re-
search questions within the selected field of study. Moreover, students are enabled to both methodologi-
cally and theoretically analyse and discuss selected contemporary developments within public govern-
ance related fields of study. They are enabled to practically apply – under supervision – previously ac-
quired methodological knowledge, skills and competences on the basis of specific topics, questions and
problems of public governance. Finally, they acquire further methodological, reading, communication,
presentation and working skills as well as social competences trained and experienced within the stand-
ard and reading courses.
6
Description of electives within the module:
Within this module, students can choose – in consultation with their WWU study advisor – freely choose
from courses offered by the Institute of Political Science. Thus, they can focus on courses that fit to the
overall outline of their bachelor programme and that meet their individual interests. Both (1) a coherent
connection between the free electives and the core courses within the first year as well as (2) a content-
related and conceptual linkage of the WWU electives to the courses within the second and third year in
Twente is guaranteed through close and regular coordination between the WWU and UT programme direc-
tors. Students have to choose one standard course and one reading course. These different course types
aim at conveying different important skills and a mixture of both is therefore sensible and made obligato-
ry.
7
Assessment methods: [ ] Final Examination [Modulabschlussprüfung (MAP)]
[ ] Examination [Modulprüfung (MP)]
[x] Component Examinations [Modulteilprüfungen (MTP)]
1435
12 Not applicable for final examination (Modulabschlussprüfung)
8
Required performance in examinations:
Quantity and form; connection to the course12
Duration/
length
Weightage for
overall grade of
the module (%)
Students take required exams in two courses (standard or reading
courses) of their choice. The lecturer chooses between a written test of
90 minutes, a paper of about 4,500 words or several essays with an
overall word count of 4,500. According to prior agreement with the lec-
turer, documentations, small empirical assignments, the production of
a movie or radio features can also be accepted as required examina-
tion.
Course 1: see above
90 min. /
4,500
words
50%
Course 2: see above
90 min.
/4,500
words
50%
9
Required course work (grading optional):
Quantity and form; connection to the course Duration/ length
Lecturers may request oral presentations of about 30 minutes, preparatory reading
of relevant texts (approx. one hour of reading per week), participation in group as-
signments, writing of reviews, essays and summaries (up to 600 words) and other
comparable assignments.
adjacent
10 Prerequisites for attaining credit points: Credit points for the module can be attained if the entire module is passed successfully (the require-
ments of all relevant assignment need to be met).
11 Weighting of the grade of the module for the overall grade:
The grade of the module weighs 5.6% for the overall grade.
12 Prerequisites for participation:
No prerequisites
13 Attendance:
Regular attendance is highly recommended.
14 Usability in other programmes: The module is designed for all bachelor programmes at the Institute of Political Science.
15 Person responsible for the module: Department:
Dr. Matthias Freise (WWU) Fachbereich 6: Erziehungswissenschaft und
Sozialwissenschaften (WWU)
16
Other information:
Registration for courses and examinations needs to be done via the electronic administration system of
the university. Please follow the hints for required course work and examinations as announced on the
homepage of the Institute of Political Science.
1436
13 SWS: weekly semester hours (Semesterwochenstunden)
Title (German): Public Management (UT)
Title (English): Public Management (UT)
Programme: BSc Public Governance across Borders
1 Number: M 2.1 Status: [x] Compulsory [ ] Elective
2 Cycle: [ ] every term
[x] winter term
[ ] summer term Duration:
[x] 1 Sem. [ ] 2 Sem.
Semester:
3
EC:
15 EC
Workload
(hrs.):
420
3
Structure:
No. Type Course Status EC
Contact
hours
(hrs +
SWS13)
Inde-
pendent
study
(hrs)
1. S+L
Management of Public Organizations
(Public Management and Organization
Sociology)
[x] P [ ] WP 7
(5+2) 48 148
2. S+L Public Procurement [x] P [ ] WP 2 18 38
3. S+L Research Methods and Techniques [x] P [ ] WP 2 16 40
4. P Organizations in Context [x] P [ ] WP 4 20 92
4
Content:
In the module Public management, students study key issues and concepts related to the functioning,
management, and performance of public and semi-public organizations. With respect to performance,
not only efficiency and effectiveness, but also equity and legitimacy (citizen satisfaction) are key di-
mensions in the analysis. (Part 1: Management of Public Organizations). Moreover, the inter-
organizational network interactions and collaborations between public organizations and their envi-
ronment will be studied, among which contracting-out (Part 2: Public Procurement). The research
methodology provides students with competences in (advanced) research designs (Part 3: Research
Methods and Techniques). In the project, students apply their knowledge in a systematic study of the
management and performance of a public organization (Part 4: Project: Organizations in Context).
5
Acquired competences:
At the end of the module, the students will have learnt to:
a) characterize differences between public and private organizations (comprehension level).
b) demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use concepts needed to develop a plan for evaluating and
managing performance in a (semi)public organization through using appropriate research design (ap-
plication level).
c) analyse an organization in context, especially the relation between management strategy and organi-
zational performance, through document analysis and interviews (analysis level).
6 Description of electives within the module:
None
Module description 1437
14 Not applicable for final examination (Modulabschlussprüfung)
7
Assessment methods: [ ] Final Examination [Modulabschlussprüfung (MAP)]
[ ] Examination [Modulprüfung (MP)]
[x] Component Examination [Modulteilprüfungen (MTP)]
8
Required performance in examinations:
Quantity and form; connection to the course14
Duration/
length
Weightage for
overall grade of
the module (%)
Final written exam for methodology (component 3) and written midterm
exams for the components 1 and 2 3x3 hours 70%
Report for the project (component 4) 6,000
words 30%
9
Other assignments (grading optional):
Quantity and form; connection to the course Duration/ length
--
10
Prerequisites for attaining credit points: Credit points for the module can be attained if the entire module is passed successfully (the require-
ments of all relevant assignment need to be met).
11 Weighting of the grade of the module for the overall grade:
The grade of the module weighs 8,4% for the overall grade.
12 Prerequisites for participation:
No prerequisites
13 Attendance:
Regular attendance is highly recommended (and obligatory for some parts).
14 Usability in other programmes:
This module is also part of a minor and an exchange programme.
15
Person responsible for provision: Department:
Dr. Veronica Junjan (module coordinator, UT) Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social
Sciences (UT)
16
Other information:
This module also contributes to academic competences (the first three components) and the develop-
ment of skills (project).
1438
15 SWH: semester week hours (Semesterwochenstunden)
Title (German): Public Governance in Europa (UT)
Title (English): Public Governance in Europe (UT)
Programme: BSc Public Governance across Borders
1 Number: M 2.2 Status: [x] Compulsory [ ] Elective
2 Cycle: [ ] every term
[x] winter term
[ ] summer term Duration:
[x] 1 Sem. [ ] 2 Sem.
Semester:
3
EC:
15 EC
Workload (hrs.):
420
3
Structure:
No. Type Course Status CP Contact hours
(hrs. + SWH15)
Self-
study
(hrs.)
1. S+L Inequality in Multidisciplinary Perspec-
tive [x] P [ ] WP 6 52 116
2. S+L Applied Linear Regression [x] P [ ] WP 3 35 49
3. P Governance and Inequality in Compara-
tive Perspective [x] P [ ] WP 6 52 116
4
Content:
This module introduces all aspects of doing research in the field of public governance. In three inte-
grated module parts, students follow a full empirical cycle. At the heart of the module is the research
project Governance and Inequality in Comparative Perspective. In these project groups students write a
research paper for which they go through the entire empirical cycle (Background, Research Problem,
Theory and Hypotheses, Data and Analysis, Reporting Results). The research paper addresses the ef-
fects of public governance on social inequality. In doing so, the project is comparative in nature (i.e.
comparing countries) and predominantly focuses on differences among countries in Europe and the
European Union.
5
Acquired competences:
After completion of the module, the student is able to:
a) produce and critically assess academic texts, perform research and report the findings and orally
present the results of research to fellow-students and staff.
b) understand institutional questions and theories of comparative governance with respect to inequali-
ty in the disciplines of Sociology, Economics, Political Science and Law.
c) use relevant statistical software (SPSS) to conduct regression analysis.
6 Description of electives within the module:
None
7
Assessment methods:
[ ] Final Examination [Modulabschlussprüfung (MAP)]
[ ] Examination [Modulprüfung (MP)]
[x] Component Examinations [Modulteilprüfungen (MTP)]
1439
16 Not applicable for final examination (Modulabschlussprüfung)
8
Required performance in examinations:
Quantity and form; connection to the course16
Duration/
length
Weightage for
overall grade of
the module (%)
Two written individual exams on parts 1 and 2
2x3 hours 60%
One group research paper, one group presentation and one group re-
view for the project (part 3)
6,000
words 40%
9
Required course work (grading optional):
Quantity and form; connection to the course Duration/ length
--
10 Prerequisites for attaining credit points:
Credit points for the module can be attained if the entire module is passed successfully (the require-
ments of all relevant assignment need to be met).
11 Weighting of the grade of the module for the overall grade: The grade of the module weighs 8,4% for the overall grade.
12 Prerequisites for participation:
No prerequisites
13 Attendance:
Regular attendance is highly recommended (and obligatory for some parts).
14 Usability in other programmes: This module is also part of a minor and an exchange programme.
15 Person responsible for the module: Department:
Dr. Giedo Jansen (module coordinator, UT) Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social
Sciences (UT)
16 Other information: The module is designed as an important preparational step towards writing the bachelor thesis.
Project work, methods, tutorials and skills development are fully integrated.
1440
17 SWH: semester week hours (Semesterwochenstunden)
Title (German): Europäische Studien (UT)
Title (English): European Studies (UT)
Programme: BSc Public Governance across Borders
1 Number: M 2.3a +2.4a Status: [ ] Compulsory [x] Elective
2 Cycle: [ ] every term
[ ] winter term
[x] summer term
Duration: [x] 1 Sem. [ ] 2 Sem.
Semester:
4
EC:
30 EC
Workload (hrs.):
840
3
Structure:
No. Type Course Status EC Contact hours
(hrs. + SWH17)
Self-study
(hrs.)
1. S+L+P 2.3a Europe in Crisis? [x] P [ ] WP 15 104 316
2. S+L+P 2.4a The European Union
and the World [x] P [ ] WP 15 104 316
4
Content:
M 2.3a: Europe in Crisis?
On the basis of sociological, political and socio-economic insights, the module portrays Europe in
crisis in the global era. Throughout history, the European Union has faced and persevered several
crises. Each of these times, experts and politicians chimed that this time the crisis is different:
the economic crisis commencing from 2008 and the present migration crisis being no exceptions.
This module challenges this view by 1) presenting a comprehensive look at ideological principles
of the current and the past crises, 2) investigating the future of European Union in relation to its
ability to govern itself in the global era and 3) analyzing the EU’s capabilities to deal with the
economic, political and social consequences of the various crises it faces now (foreign poli-
cy/security, democracy, migration, financial stability) and evidently in the future.
M 2.4a: The European Union and the World
The module introduces students to the study of international relations and the law of EU external
relations. A particular focus will be on the changing position of the European Union as a global
actor. In the module students will learn about how to approach the study of international rela-
tions in general and what role the European Union can play in shaping world affairs, as well as
relations with its own neighbours. In the project, students will study the development of the Eu-
ropean Union as a global actor and work on key political and legal problems in relation to the
further development of the EU’s global position. Students will design possible solutions to these
problems and present their findings in the form of concrete policy recommendations, which are
sound from both a political and a legal perspective.
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18 Not applicable for final examination (Modulabschlussprüfung)
5
Acquired competences:
At the completion of this module, students:
a) demonstrate knowledge about the legal framework of the European Union and the way the EU
deals with the challenges it faces at the moment.
b) demonstrate knowledge about the international legal framework, the international political
framework and the regional framework of the EU.
c) demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use concepts in the area of international organiza-
tions, international relations, security studies, safety studies and human rights.
d) apply this knowledge and ability in a project, including a final academic conference.
6
Description of electives within the module:
In both courses of 15 EC (called modules in Twente) students can choose between two different
projects.
7
Assessment methods: [ ] Final Examination [Modulabschlussprüfung (MAP)]
[ ] Examination [Modulprüfung (MP)]
[x] Component Examinations [Modulteilprüfungen (MTP)]
8
Required performance in examinations:
Quantity and form; connection to the course18
Duration/
length
Weightage for
overall grade of
the module (%)
Two written exams 2x3 hours 70%
Two project reports (including assignments and presentations) 2x6,000
words 30%
9
Required course work (grading optional):
Quantity and form; connection to the course Duration/ length
--
10 Prerequisites for attaining credit points: Credit points for the module can be attained if each entire course of 15 EC (called modules in Twen-
te) is passed successfully.
11 Weighting of the grade of the module for the overall grade:
The grade of the module weighs 16,8% for the overall grade.
12 Prerequisites for participation:
No prerequisites
13 Attendance:
Regular attendance is highly recommended (and obligatory for some parts).
14 Usability in other programmes: This module is also part of an exchange programme.
Module description 1442
15
Person responsible for the module: Department:
Dr. Ringo Ossewaarde (M 2.3a, UT)
Prof. Dr. Ramses Wessel (M 2.4a, UT)
Faculty of Behavioural, Management and So-
cial Sciences (UT)
16
Other information: This module European Studies (2.3a+2.4a) of 30 EC is one of two tracks students can choose
from in the fourth semester, the other is Public Administration (2.3b+2.4b). They can also choose
a mixture of both ((2.3a+2.3b) or (2.4a+2.4b)).
1443
19 SWH: semester week hours (Semesterwochenstunden)
Title (German): Öffentliche Verwaltung (UT)
Title (English): Public Administration (UT)
Programme: BSc Public Governance across Borders
1 Number: M 2.3b + 2.4b Status: [ ] Compulsory [x] Elective
2 Cycle: [x] every term
[ ] winter term
[ ] summer term Duration:
[x] 1 Sem. [ ] 2 Sem.
Semester:
4
EC:
30 EC
Workload
(hrs.):
840
3
Structure:
No. Type Course Status EC Contact hours
(hrs. + SWH19)
Self-study
(hrs.)
1. S+L+P 2.3b Policy-making and Planning [x] P [ ] WP 15 104 316
2. S+L+P 2.4b Street-level Governance [x] P [ ] WP 15 104 316
4
Content:
M 2.3b Policy-making and Planning
Anyone who has been involved in policy-making (politicians, managers, lobbyists, citizens) notices that
often good ideas disappear during the policy-making process, while bad ideas prevail. This sentiment
touches upon a core question of political science, public administration, and law: complex policy-
processes often produce outcomes that are contested and perceived as illegitimate by, at least some of
the, stakeholders. Because the rational design of decision-making among individually rational actors
does not protect us from irrational outcomes, the module focuses on the conditions under which policy-
making produces (il)legitimate outcomes. Theoretically, we explore these conditions from the fields of
political science, public administration, economics, and law. In the project, small project groups of stu-
dents closely study empirical policy-making processes of their choice, in order to explain and predict
their outcomes, for example: the invasion of troops in Afghanistan, the JSF fighter, the adoption and
implementation of EU anti-smoking policy, the construction and planning of the new Berlin airport, the
nuclear safety summit, and several more local issues.
M 2.4b Street-level Governance
This course further builds on interdisciplinary knowledge of public governance, by focusing on legiti-
mized service delivery by street- level professionals. The course employs a qualitative (participatory
observation) approach, and incorporates knowledge from the fields of sociology and political science in
the interdisciplinary study of governance. The course makes the students familiar with new forms of
governance in the front-line of societal life in which the government and citizens cooperate to achieve
public goals, especially in the fields of public health and public safety They learn to research and ana-
lyse frontline-offices in public health and public safety, especially with respect to the (potential) contri-
bution of citizens to public goals. The students do an observational study and participate in a joint re-
search.
Module description 1444
20 Not applicable for final examination (Modulabschlussprüfung)
5
Acquired competences:
2.3b) Policy-making and Planning: At the completion of this module, students are able to:
a) understand and explain the outcomes of political decision-making and policy implementation from
theoretical models from different disciplines, and to apply this knowledge to explain the outcome of
real-life cases using advanced stakeholder analysis.
b) make a theoretically informed prediction about the future outcomes of political decision-making and
policy implementation for a real-life case.
c) design a strategic plan for a real-life case of political decision-making and policy implementation.
2.4b) Street-level Governance: At the completion of this module, students are able to:
a) understand and explain from relevant theories the outcomes (the performance) of the implementation
of public service-delivery with the organizational and social factors involved.
b) explain the different ways in which the citizens are involved in the implementation of public-service
delivery and mention the factors that contribute to successful cooperation in public service delivery.
c) apply these insights in a practical case of public service-delivery and write a scientific report on this.
6 Description of electives within the module:
In the projects choice options will be made available.
7
Assessment methods: [ ] Final Examination [Modulabschlussprüfung (MAP)]
[ ] Examination [Modulprüfung (MP)]
[x] Component Examinations [Modulteilprüfungen (MTP)]
8
Required performance in examinations:
Quantity and form; connection to the course20
Duration/
length
Weightage for
overall grade of
the module (%)
Two written exams 2x3 hours 70%
Two project reports (including assignments and presentations) 2x6,000 words 30%
9
Required course work (grading optional):
Quantity and form; connection to the course Duration/
length
--
10 Prerequisites for attaining credit points: Credit points for the module can be attained if each entire course of 15 EC (called modules in Twente) is
passed successfully.
11 Weighting of the grade of the module for the overall grade:
The grade of the module weighs 16,8% for the overall grade.
12 Prerequisites for participation:
No prerequisites
13 Attendance:
Regular attendance is highly recommended (and obligatory for some parts).
1445
14 Usability in other programmes:
This module is also part of an exchange programme.
15
Person responsible for the module: Department:
Prof. Dr. René Torenvlied (M 2.3b, UT)
Dr. Guus Meershoek (M 2.4b, UT)
Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social
Sciences (UT)
16
Other information: This module Public Administration (2.3b+2.4b) of 30 EC is one of two tracks students can choose from
in the fourth semester, the other is European Studies (2.3a+2.4a). They can also choose a mixture of
both ((2.3b+2.3a) or (2.4a+2.4b)).
1446
21 SWH: semester week hours (Semesterwochenstunden)
Title (German):
Title (English):
Wahlpflichtkurse (UT) und Praktikum (UT)
Free Electives (UT) + Internship (UT)
Programme: BSc Public Governance across Borders
1 Number: M 3.1a+M 3.2a Status: [ ] Compulsory [x] Elective
2 Cycle: [ ] every term
[x] winter term
[ ] summer term Duration:
[ ] 1 Quartile [x] 2 Quartiles
Semester: 5
EC:
30
Workload (hrs.):
840
3
Structure:
No. Type Course Status EC Contact hours
(hrs. + SWH21)
Self-
study
(hrs.)
1. S+L Courses and projects at other faculty/
department of UT [x] P [ ] WP 15 32 (2) 388
2. I+R Internship (+Report) [x] P [ ] WP 15 -- 420
4
Content:
Free Elective Module
This module provides students with the possibility to choose modules at Twente University that are not
part of the “Public Governance across Borders” programme. These modules are meant to broaden the
students’ academic horizon. They give them an idea how their study of social, economic and legal stud-
ies and their acquired knowledge and skills may be combined with seemingly alien scientific fields,
such as engineering or natural sciences. The free elective modules provide students with the possibil-
ity to develop their personal profile and actively shape their own educational and academic path. For
that reason, it also gives students the greatest possible freedom in their choice of modules.
Internship
Students are given the opportunity to complement their studies and theoretical knowledge with pro-
fessional on-the-job experiences within an internship. The transfer from the system of higher education
into the labour market and into a profession is thus facilitated. The internship will take place in occu-
pational fields relevant to a (European) Public Administration programme, like for instance administra-
tion, associations, political parties, international organisations, development cooperation, corpora-
tions, media, research facilities, foundations etc.
The independent search for and establishing contact with a respective placement are part of the re-
quirements of the module.
The internship is supervised by a lecturer of the University of Twente. The University of Twente may
arrange a specific seminar in which all internships of a semester are supervised.
1447
22 Not applicable for final examination (Modulabschlussprüfung)
5
Acquired competences:
Students learn to know and understand disciplinary logics different to those of their own programme.
Thus they are able to approach complex problems from an interdisciplinary perspective and come to
more coherent and exhaustive solutions. Next to knowledge about and competences in the approaches
and methods of other disciplines, students are also enabled to reflect about the strength’ and weak-
nesses of the disciplines in contrast to their own (and vice versa). Additionally, students broaden their
knowledge in theoretical approaches and their methodical skills.
The module provides students with first-hand insight into qualification requirements, career opportuni-
ties and working conditions for social and political scientists. Students also gain a scientifically ground-
ed perspective on their further career planning. Within the report, students are asked to reflect theoreti-
cally based on the specific requirements of practical political science fields. Students are thus motivat-
ed to actively develop their own qualifications profile and professional competences.
The module also conveys important key competences to students, e.g. independent working, the ability
to assert themselves, cooperativeness, problem solving skills, self- and time management and flexibility.
6 Description of electives within the module:
According to prior agreement with the supervisor the internship may be chosen freely, provided it has a
relevant link to the programme.
7
Assessment methods: [ ] Final Examination [Modulabschlussprüfung (MAP)]
[ ] Examination [Modulprüfung (MP)]
[x] Component Examinations [Modulteilprüfungen (MTP)]
8
Required performance in examinations:
Quantity and form; connection to the course22
Duration/
length
Weightage
for overall
grade of
the module
(%)
Module or course grades from other faculties/departments are transferred to
the programme’s grading system. Their average grade constitutes the module
grade. The module consists of a combination of written tests and/or papers
and/or essays and/or presentations. According to prior agreement with the
lecturers, documentations, small empirical assignments, the production of a
movie or radio features can also be accepted as required examination
varies 50%
Students write a report on their internship. The first part of the report (ap-
prox. 1/3) deals with the course of the internship, the second part reflects on
the internship within the field of public administration and is based on a
scientific research question. The report must contain a work placement certif-
icate from the employer.
Two months
and 3,500
words
50%
1448
9
Required course work (grading optional):
Quantity and form; connection to the course Duration/ length
The lecturers and tutors may request oral presentations of about 30 minutes, prepara-
tory reading of relevant texts (approx. one hour of reading per week), participation in
group assignments, writing of reviews, essays and summaries (up to 600 words) and
other comparable assignments.
adjacent
10 Prerequisites for attaining credit points: Credit points for the module can be attained if the entire module is passed successfully (the require-
ments of all relevant assignment need to be met).
11 Weighting of the grade of the module for the overall grade:
The grade of the module weighs 16,8% for the overall grade.
12 Prerequisites for participation:
No prerequisites, but participation is depended on the programme at the University of Twente that is
offering these free electives.
13 Attendance:
Regular attendance is highly recommended.
14 Usability in other programmes: The module is designed for the bachelor programme “European Public Administration” at Twente Universi-
ty.
15 Person responsible for the module: Department:
Dr. Rik Reussing (coordinator, UT) Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social
Sciences (UT)
16
Other information:
Registration for courses and examinations (UT) needs to be done via the electronic administration sys-
tem of Twente University (OSIRIS). Please follow the hints for required course work and examinations as
announced on Osiris (http://www.utwente.nl/onderwijssystemen/onderwijssystemen/osiris).
It is possible to take the free electives within the first or second quartile.
1449
23 SWH: semester week hours (Semesterwochenstunden)
Title (German):
Title (English):
Wahlpflichtkurse (UT)
Free Electives (UT)
Programme: BSc Public Governance across Borders
1 Number: M 3.1b+M 3.2b Status: [ ] Compulsory [x] Elective
2 Cycle: [ ] every term
[x] winter term
[ ] summer term
Duration: [ ] 1 Quartile [x] 2 Quartiles
Semester: 5
EC:
30
Workload (hrs.):
840
3
Structure:
No. Type Course Status EC Contact hours
(hrs. + SWH23)
Self-
study
(hrs.)
1. S+L Courses and projects at other faculty/
department of UT [x] P [ ] WP 15 32 (2) 388
2. S+L Courses and projects at other faculty/
department of UT [x] P [ ] WP 15 32 (2) 388
4
Content:
This module provides students with the possibility to choose modules at Twente University that are not
part of the “Public Governance across Borders” programme. These modules are meant to broaden the
students’ academic horizon. They give them an idea how their study of social, economic and legal stud-
ies and their acquired knowledge and skills may be combined with seemingly alien scientific fields,
such as engineering or natural sciences.
The free elective modules provide students with the possibility to develop their personal profile and
actively shape their own educational and academic path. For that reason, it also gives students the
greatest possible freedom in their choice of modules.
5
Acquired competences:
Students learn to know and understand disciplinary logics different to those of their own programme.
Thus they are able to approach complex problems from an interdisciplinary perspective and come to
more coherent and exhaustive solutions. Next to knowledge about and competences in the approaches
and methods of other disciplines, students are also enabled to reflect about the strength’ and weak-
nesses of the disciplines in contrast to their own (and vice versa). Additionally, students broaden their
knowledge in theoretical approaches and their methodical skills.
6 Description of electives within the module:
None
7
Assessment methods:
[ ] Final Examination [Modulabschlussprüfung (MAP)]
[ ] Examination [Modulprüfung (MP)]
[x] Component Examinations [Modulteilprüfungen (MTP)]
Module description 1450
24 Not applicable for final examination (Modulabschlussprüfung)
8
Required performance in examinations:
Quantity and form; connection to the course24
Duration/
length
Weightage for
overall grade of
the module (%)
Module or course grades from other faculties/departments are transferred
to the programme’s grading system. Their average grade constitutes the
module grade. The module consists of a combination of written tests
and/or papers and/or essays and/or presentations. According to prior
agreement with the lecturers, documentations, small empirical assign-
ments, the production of a movie or radio features can also be accepted as
required examination
varies 100%
9
Required course work (grading optional):
Quantity and form; connection to the course Duration/ length
The lecturers and tutors may request oral presentations of about 30 minutes, prepara-
tory reading of relevant texts (approx. one hour of reading per week), participation in
group assignments, writing of reviews, essays and summaries (up to 600 words) and
other comparable assignments.
adjacent
10 Prerequisites for attaining credit points:
Credit points for the module can be attained if the entire module is passed successfully (the require-
ments of all relevant assignment need to be met).
11 Weighting of the grade of the module for the overall grade:
The grade of the module weighs 16,8% for the overall grade.
12 Prerequisites for participation:
No prerequisites
13 Attendance:
Regular attendance is highly recommended.
14 Usability in other programmes: The module is designed for the bachelor programme “European Public Administration” at Twente Universi-
ty.
15 Person responsible for the module: Department:
Dr. Rik Reussing (coordinator, UT) Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social
Sciences (UT)
16
Other information: Registration for courses and examinations (UT) needs to be done via the electronic administration sys-
tem of Twente University (OSIRIS). Please follow the hints for required course work and examinations as
announced on Osiris (http://www.utwente.nl/onderwijssystemen/onderwijssystemen/osiris).
1451
25 SWH: semester week hours (Semesterwochenstunden)
Title (German):
Title (English):
Praktikum (UT)
Internship (UT)
Programme: BSc Public Governance across Borders
1 Number: M 3.1c Status: [ ] Compulsory [x] Elective
2 Cycle: [ ] every term
[x] winter term
[ ] summer term Duration:
[ ] 1 Quartile [x] 2 Quartiles
Semester: 5
(Quartile 1+2)
EC:
30
Workload
(hrs.):
840
3
Structure:
No. Type Course Status EC Contact hours
(hrs. + SWH25)
Self-
study
(hrs.)
1. I+R Internship (+Report) [x] P [ ] WP 30 -- 840
4
Content:
Students are given the opportunity to complement their studies and theoretical knowledge with pro-
fessional on-the-job experiences within an internship. The transfer from the system of higher education
into the labour market and into a profession is thus facilitated. The internship will take place in occu-
pational fields relevant to a (European) Public Administration programme, like for instance administra-
tion, associations, political parties, international organisations, development cooperation, corpora-
tions, media, research facilities, foundations etc.
The independent search for and establishing contact with a respective placement are part of the re-
quirements of the module. The internship is supervised by a lecturer of the University of Twente. The UT
may arrange a specific seminar in which all internships of a semester are supervised.
5
Acquired competences:
The module provides students with first-hand insight into qualification requirements, career opportuni-
ties and working conditions for social and political scientists. Students also gain a scientifically
grounded perspective on their further career planning. Within the report, students are asked to reflect
theoretically based on the specific requirements of practical political science fields. Students are thus
motivated to actively develop their own qualifications profile and professional competences.
The module also conveys important key competences to students, e.g. independent working, the ability
to assert themselves, cooperativeness, problem solving skills, self- and time management and flexibil-
ity.
6 Description of electives within the module:
According to prior agreement with the supervisor the internship may be chosen freely, provided it has a
relevant link to the programme.
7
Assessment methods: [ ] Final Examination [Modulabschlussprüfung (MAP)]
[x] Examination [Modulprüfung (MP)]
[ ] Component Examinations [Modulteilprüfungen (MTP)]
Module description 1452
26 Not applicable for final examination (Modulabschlussprüfung)
8
Required performance in examinations:
Quantity and form; connection to the course26
Duration/
Length
Weightage for
overall grade of
the module (%)
Students write a report on their internship. The first part of the report
(approx. 1/3) deals with the course of the internship, the second part
reflects on the internship within the field of public administration and is
based on a scientific research question. The report must contain a work
placement certificate from the employer.
4 months
and 7,000
words
100%
9
Required course work (grading optional):
Quantity and form; connection to the course Duration/ length
--
10
Prerequisites for attaining credit points:
Credit points for the module can be attained if the entire module is passed successfully (the require-
ments of all relevant assignment need to be met).
11 Weighting of the grade of the module for the overall grade:
The grade of the module weighs 16.8% for the overall grade.
12 Prerequisites for participation:
No prerequisites
13 Attendance:
Attendance at the internship and contact with the supervisor from the University of Twente.
14 Usability in other programmes: The module is designed for the bachelor programme “European Public Administration” at Twente Universi-
ty.
15 Person responsible for the module: Department:
Dr. Rik Reussing (coordinator, UT) Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social
Sciences (UT)
16
Other information:
Registration for courses and examinations (UT) needs to be done via the electronic administration sys-
tem of Twente University (OSIRIS). Please follow the hints for required course work and examinations as
announced on Osiris (http://www.utwente.nl/onderwijssystemen/onderwijssystemen/osiris).
1453
27 SWH: semester week hours (Semesterwochenstunden)
Title (German):
Title (English):
ERASMUS-Aufenthalt (UT oder WWU)
Exchange (ERASMUS) (UT or WWU)
Programme: BSc Public Governance across Borders
1 Number: M 3.1d Status: [ ] Compulsory [x] Elective
2 Cycle: [ ] every term
[x] winter term
[ ] summer term
Duration: [ ] 1 Quartile [x] 2 Quartiles
Semester: 5
(Quartile 1+2)
EC:
30
Workload (hrs.):
840
3
Structure:
No. Type Course Status EC Contact hours
(hrs. + SWH27)
Self-
study
(hrs.)
1. E Erasmus Exchange: courses at partner
university [x] P [ ] WP 30 -- 840
4
Content:
Students will spend one semester at a partner university abroad. Modules and courses that shall be
studied during this semester will be subject to a learning/Erasmus agreement between the student and
the UT or WWU programme coordinator. They must deal with the programmes’ different issue areas
(political science, public law, public policy, public management, public administration, sociology and
economics) or areas that are complementary to the programme.
The UT or WWU programme coordinator and the Erasmus coordinator help students with the organisa-
tion of their exchange.
5
Acquired competences:
The Erasmus semester serves two purposes.
1. Students will be able to deepen their knowledge and methodological skills concerning the
programmes’ content and aims, in the fields of political science, sociology, economics and
law. They also have the chance to specialise according to the course offer of the partner uni-
versity and their interest.
2. They enlarge their intercultural skills and their ability to adapt to new situations. They will be
required to adjust to a foreign environment. They will have to learn a new language or perfect
existing language skills. Intercultural skills, independence and quick adaptation to new situa-
tions and structures are increasingly important before the background of an Europeanising and
globalising job market.
6 Description of electives within the module:
None
7
Assessment methods:
[ ] Final Examination [Modulabschlussprüfung (MAP)]
[ ] Examination [Modulprüfung (MP)]
[x] Component Examinations [Modulteilprüfungen (MTP)]
Module description 1454
28 Not applicable for final examination (Modulabschlussprüfung)
8
Required performance in examinations:
Quantity and form; connection to the course28
Duration/
length
Weightage for
overall grade of
the module (%)
Module or course credits from the partner university are transferred to
the Dutch credits system. The exchange module is graded as pass since
translation of grades is only valid for one-on-one calcualtions of
progammes according to the ECTS guide of the EU. Modules and cours-
es studied at the partner university are subject to agreement by the
programme coordinator and noted within an Erasmus agreement.
-- 100%
9
Required course work (grading optional):
Quantity and form; connection to the course Duration/ length
--
adjacent
10 Prerequisites for attaining credit points: Credit points for the module can be attained if the entire module is passed successfully (the require-
ments of all relevant assignment need to be met).
11 Weighting of the grade of the module for the overall grade:
The grade of the module weighs 16.8% for the overall grade.
12 Prerequisites for participation:
No prerequisites
13 Attendance:
Depended on the requirements of the foreign university.
14 Usability in other programmes:
The module is designed for the bachelor programme “European Public Administration” at Twente Univer-
sity.
15 Person responsible for the module: Department:
Dr. Rik Reussing (coordinator, UT) Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social
Sciences (UT)
16
Other information:
Registration for courses and examinations (UT) needs to be done via the electronic administration
system of Twente University (OSIRIS). Please follow the hints for required course work and examina-
tions as announced on Osiris (http://www.utwente.nl/onderwijssystemen/onderwijssystemen/osiris).
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29 SWH: semester week hours (Semesterwochenstunden)
Title (German): Wahlpflichtkurse (WWU)
Title (English): Free Electives (WWU)
Programme: BSc Public Governance across Borders
1 Number: M 3.1e Status: [ ] Compulsory [x] Elective
2 Cycle: [x] every term
[ ] winter term
[ ] summer term
Duration: [x] 1 Sem. [ ] 2 Sem.
Semester:
5
EC:
30
Workload (hrs.):
840
3
Structure:
No. Type Course Status EC Contact hours
(hrs. + SWH29)
Self-
study
(hrs.)
1. S 1 Standard or Reading Course [x] P [ ] WP 5 30 (2) 110
2. S 1 Reading or Standard Course [x] P [ ] WP 5 30 (2) 110
3. S Bachelor Seminar [x] P [ ] WP 5 30 (2) 110
4. S Bachelor Seminar [x] P [ ] WP 5 30 (2) 110
5. S Bachelor Seminar [x] P [ ] WP 5 30 (2) 110
6. S Bachelor Seminar [x] P [ ] WP 5 30 (2) 110
4
Content:
In parallel to the predefined programme of core modules and courses in Münster and Twente, and ac-
cording to the student-driven learning aspect of the programme, free elective module 3.1e aims at giving
students the opportunity for specialization and to deepen, enhance and apply the previously acquired
knowledge in the context of specific topics, questions and problems of public governance of their inter-
est, such as the current and future societal challenges on local, national, European and global level, the
role and development of public and private actors or the nexus between citizens, civil society, politics
and administration.
Regarding its three main and longstanding research areas, “Governance”, “Civil Society and Democracy”
and “Regionalization and Globalization”, the Institute of Political Science offers a great number of public
governance related standard and reading courses in German and English which students can choose
freely from, however with the restriction that they have to select one standard and one reading course.
Standard courses introduce specific research areas of political science and other disciplines linked to the
interdisciplinary field of public governance (i.a. public policy, public management, public administration,
public law, sociology and economics). They give a profound overview on contemporary and classic ques-
tions and challenges of their specific research area. Thereby, they build on knowledge acquired within
the core modules in the running first and second semester. Standard courses encourage and indeed
require from students to look into concepts, issues and methods of political science and other disci-
plines linked to public governance more deeply. Finally, within these courses, selected contemporary
developments are methodologically and theoretically analysed and discussed.
Module description 1456
Reading courses deepen the ability of students to read and understand social science texts. The range
of courses encompasses classical authors and theories of political science and other disciplines linked
to the interdisciplinary field of public governance as well as contemporary texts.
Bachelor seminars are provided for students further within their studies, They deal in detail with very
specific questions of political science and other disciplines linked to the interdisciplinary field of public
governance, often on current issues. Most of these seminars also incorporate possibilities or specifically
ask for learning by research, thus combining theoretical knowledge with empirical analysis. Since stu-
dents are at a later stage of their studies they are asked to register for four bachelor seminars.
With regard to the previous winter and the running summer semester in Münster (September 2016), stu-
dents of the Joint Bachelor’s Degree programme “Public Governance across Borders” could – in consulta-
tion with their WWU study advisor – generally choose from policy-specific (e.g. Introduction to Labour
Market Policy, Introduction to Asylum and Refugee Policy, Introduction to Global Environmental Policy)
and methodological/theoretical courses (e.g. Introduction to Social Scientific Discourse Analysis, Introduction to Policy Analysis, Introduction to the Theories of International Relations). Both (1) a coher-
ent connection between the free electives and the core courses within the overall study programme as
well as (2) a content-related and conceptual linkage of the WWU electives to the courses within the pre-
vious first year (WWU) and second year of study (UT) as well as and the running third year is guaranteed
through close and regular coordination between the WWU and UT programme directors.
5
Acquired competences:
Students are able to discuss and to deal with contemporary questions and challenges in political science
and other disciplines linked to the interdisciplinary field of public governance as well as to apply related
theories and methods. Thus students are enabled to apply methods of analysis in social science and
learn to reflect critically on questions of political science and other public governance related disciplines.
Furthermore, students are enabled to follow personal interest and to develop and set their own thematic
priorities within the study of public governance across borders. They are able to independently develop
and explore research questions within the selected field of study. Moreover, students are enabled to
both methodologically and theoretically analyse and discuss selected contemporary developments with-
in public governance related fields of study. In bachelor seminars and courses on enquiry-based learning
(Forschendes Lernen), they are enabled to practically apply under supervision previously acquired theo-
retical, methodological knowledge, skills and competences on the basis of specific topics, questions and
problems of public governance. Finally, they acquire further methodological, reading, communication,
presentation, working and research skills as well as social competences trained and experienced within
the bachelor seminars as well as in the standard and reading courses.
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Description of electives within the module:
Within this module, students can choose – in consultation with their WWU study advisor – freely choose
from courses offered by the Institute of Political Science. Thus, they can focus on courses that fit to the
overall outline of their bachelor programme and that meet their individual interests. Both (1) a coherent
connection between the free electives and the core courses within the first year as well as (2) a content-
related and conceptual linkage of the WWU electives to the courses within the second and third year in
Twente is guaranteed through close and regular coordination between the WWU and UT programme
directors. Students have to choose four bachelor seminars as well as one standard course and one read-
ing course. These different course types aim at conveying different important skills and a mixture is
therefore sensible and made obligatory.
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Assessment methods: [ ] Final Examination [Modulabschlussprüfung (MAP)]
[ ] Examination [Modulprüfung (MP)]
[x] Component Examinations [Modulteilprüfungen (MTP)]
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30 Not applicable for final examination (Modulabschlussprüfung)
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Required performance in examinations:
Quantity and form; connection to the course30
Duration/
length
Weightage for
overall grade of
the module (%)
Students take required exams in six courses (1 standard course, 1 read-
ing courses, 4 bachelor seminars) of their choice. The lecturer chooses
between a written test of 90 minutes, a paper of about 4,500 words or
several essays with an overall word count of 4,500. According to prior
agreement with the lecturer, documentations, small empirical assign-
ments, the production of a movie or radio features can also be accepted
as required examination.
90 min./
4,500
words
Course 1: see above see above 16,6%
Course 2: see above see above 16,6%
Course 3: see above see above 16,6%
Course 4: see above see above 16,6%
Course 5: see above see above 16,6%
Course 6: see above see above 16,6%
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Required course work (grading optional):
Quantity and form; connection to the course Duration/ length
Lecturers may request oral presentations of about 30 minutes, preparatory reading of
relevant texts (approx. one hour of reading per week), participation in group assign-
ments, writing of reviews, essays and summaries (up to 600 words) and other compa-
rable assignments.
adjacent
10 Prerequisites for attaining credit points: Credit points for the module can be attained if the entire module is passed successfully (the require-
ments of all relevant assignment need to be met).
11 Weighting of the grade of the module for the overall grade:
The grade of the module weighs 16,8% for the overall grade.
12 Prerequisites for participation:
No prerequisites
13 Attendance:
Regular attendance is highly recommended.
14 Usability in other programmes: The module is designed for all bachelor programmes at the Institute of Political Science.
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Person responsible for the module: Department:
Dr. Matthias Freise (WWU) Fachbereich 6: Erziehungswissenschaft und Sozi-
alwissenschaften (WWU)
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Other information: Registration for courses and examinations needs to be done via the electronic administration system of
the university. Please follow the hints for required course work and examinations as announced on the
homepage of the Institute of Political Science.
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31 SWH: semester week hours (Semesterwochenstunden)
Title (German): Vorbereitung der Bachelorarbeit und Professionalisierung (UT/WWU)
Title (English): Thesis Preparation & Professionalization (UT/WWU)
Programme: BSc Public Governance across Borders
1 Number: M 3.3 Status: [x] Compulsory [ ] Elective
2 Cycle: [x] every term
[ ] winter term
[ ]summer term
Duration: [x] 1 Quartile [ ] 2 Quartiles
Semester:
6
EC:
15
Workload (hrs.):
420
3
Structure:
No. Type Course Status EC Contact hours
(hrs. + SWH31)
Self-study
(hrs.)
1. S+L+R Professionalization Module [x] P [ ] WP 15 120 (8) 300
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Content:
This module provides academic and professional reflection upon working in the broader domain of Public
Governance across Borders. The module also prepares students for writing their bachelor thesis in mod-
ule 3.4. This module consists of five elements. The first three elements provide professional reflection on
the domain of Public Governance across Borders (“Research skills and research methods”, 3 EC; “Philos-
ophy: epistemology and ethics”, 3 EC; “Philosophy: social science and society”, 2 EC). These elements
help substantially to write a well-developed research proposal for the bachelor thesis, including a reflec-
tion on questions about the practical relevance of your research, the ethical aspects of this research, and
on the ontological and methodological foundations of the policy recommendations you will make. More
generally it helps to position yourself as a professional. The fourth element helps to reflect on the direc-
tion you may take after finishing the bachelor thesis and after completion of the bachelor phase (“Study-
and labour market orientation”, 2 EC). This element offers a reflection on job- and study opportunities in
public governance at the local, regional, national or European level, in the semi-public sector or in private
industry, after finishing the bachelor thesis. The fifth element prepares students for writing their bachelor
thesis by formulating a research proposal (“Writing a research proposal”, 5 EC).
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Acquired competences:
At the completion of the module, students:
a) are able to formulate and structure a research proposal including a research question, a literature re-
view, appropriate research methods, a discussion of the relevance of the research and a realistic time
planning, and to collect and/or analyse the data to be used in the context of the bachelor circle.
b) have a clearer view on the job-, internship and study opportunities after completion of the bachelor
thesis, know better which preferences they have regarding these opportunities and know better what to
do in order to pursue the desired options.
c) has written a research proposal including a research question, a literature review, appropriate research
methods, a discussion of the relevance of the research and a realistic time planning.
6 Description of electives within the module:
None
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Assessment methods: [ ] Final Examination [Modulabschlussprüfung (MAP)]
[ ] Examination [Modulprüfung (MP)]
[x] Component Examinations [Modulteilprüfungen (MTP)]
8
Required performance in examinations:
Quantity and form; connection to the course32 Duration/
length
Weightage for overall
grade of the module (%)
Written Exams for the elements ‘Philosophy: epistemology and
ethics’ (30%) and ‘Philosophy: social science and society’
(20%) and a bachelor thesis proposal (50%).
2x3 hours/
2,000 words 100%
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Required course work (grading optional):
Quantity and form; connection to the course Duration/ length
Research skills and research methods: written assignment (pass/fail)
Study- and labour market orientation: required participation (pass/fail)
The lecturers may request oral presentations of about 30 minutes, preparatory read-
ing of relevant texts (ca. one hour of reading per week), participation in group as-
signments, and other comparable assignments.
adjacent
10 Prerequisites for attaining credit points: Credit points for the module can be attained if the entire module is passed successfully (the requirements
of all relevant assignment need to be met).
11 Weighting of the grade of the module for the overall grade:
The grade of the module weighs 8,4% for the overall grade.
12 Prerequisites for participation:
This module can be attended only after completion of all modules within the first and second year of
study.
13 Attendance:
Regular attendance is highly recommended.
14 Usability in other programmes: The module is designed for the bachelor programme “European Public Administration” at Twente Univer-
sity as well as the Joint Bachelor’s Degree programme “Public Governance across Borders”.
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Person responsible for the module: Department:
Prof. Norbert Kersting (WWU)
Prof. René Torenvlied (UT)
Dr. Henk van der Kolk (UT)
Fachbereich 6: Erziehungswissenschaft und Sozial-
wissenschaften (WWU)
Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social
Sciences (UT)
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Other information:
Registration for courses and examinations needs to be done via the electronic administration system of
Twente University (OSIRIS). Please follow the hints for required course work and examinations as an-
nounced on Osiris (http://www.utwente.nl/onderwijssystemen/onderwijssystemen/osiris).
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33 SWH: semester week hours (Semesterwochenstunden)
Title (German): Studienabschluss (UT/WWU)
Title (English): Bachelor Thesis (UT/WWU)
Programme: BSc Public Governance across Borders
1 Number: M 3.4 Status: [x] Compulsory [ ] Elective
2 Cycle: [x] every term
[ ] winter term
[ ]summer term Duration:
[x] 1 Quartile [ ] 2 Quartiles
Semester:
6
EC:
15
Workload (hrs.):
420
3
Structure:
No. Type Course Status EC Contact hours
(hrs. + SWH33)
Self-
study
(hrs.)
1. B Bachelor Assignment:
Thesis + Colloquium/Defence [x] P [ ] WP 10 20 260
2. L Moral Leadership [x] P [ ] WP 5 10 130
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Content:
The bachelor thesis module is the final part of the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Programme “Public Govern-
ance across Borders”. It consists of two parts:
The first element of this module is the second stage of the bachelor circle project. Students build upon
the research problem, design, and theoretical expectations that were developed in module 3.3. Under
close supervision of the bachelor circle thesis supervisor students:
(1) gather and analyse the relevant literature, empirical data and documents for their research, accord-
ing
to the research design;
(2) write their bachelor thesis;
(3) provide other students with feedback on their thesis work;
(4) present and defend their thesis work at a student end conference in week 10 of the module.
The exact procedure is described within the bachelor thesis guidelines which form part of the Examina-
tion Regulations (Appendix III).
In the second module part, students develop a rich understanding of social, contextual, and personal
circumstances that affect how moral issues in the public sphere are perceived and resolved. Two-
weekly, students discuss the moral issues as occurring in literary works.
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Acquired competences: At the completion of the module, students are able to:
a) formulate a sharp research question, and a consistent set of researchable sub-questions from a care-
ful study of the academic literature.
b) explain why the research question is relevant: (a) contribution to scientific insights; (b) relevance for a
societal problem.
c) systematically describe the relevant theories in the broad spectrum of the social sciences to answer
the research question.
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d) develop a research design that is consistently derived from the research questions and hypotheses.
e) independently conduct a concise empirical or analytical study aimed at answering the research ques-
tion, applying the standard and, if applicable, the more advanced research methods as taught in the
curriculum.
f) draw consistent conclusions from the research findings, and provide a discussion of these findings
based on a reflection on the research process.
g) report the findings in a consistent manner.
h) generate a list of the literature consulted.
i) give feedback on research proposals of other students.
j) orally present the thesis to a non-scientific audience.
k) derive lessons in leadership from literary and real-world examples.
l) develop strategies for assessing and resolving moral issues in governance.
m) engage with contemporary debates by researching and adopting the perspective of various stake-
holders in the debates.
n) present solutions to contemporary debates in order to reach consensus with others.
o) critically assess and comment on academic texts, within the context of a societally relevant problem.
6 Description of electives within the module:
None
7
Assessment methods:
[x] Final Examination [Modulabschlussprüfung (MAP)]
[ ] Examination [Modulprüfung (MP)]
[ ] Component Examinations [Modulteilprüfungen (MTP)]
8
Required performance in examinations:
Quantity and form; connection to the course34
Duration/
length
Weightage for over-
all grade of the
module (%)
Bachelor Thesis
15,000 to 20,000
words including
appendices
80%
Oral defence 60 min. colloquium 20%
9
Required course work (grading optional):
Quantity and form; connection to the course Duration/ length
Participation in Moral Leadership debate 120 min. debate
10
Prerequisites for attaining credit points:
Credit points for the module can be attained if the entire module is passed successfully (the require-
ments of all relevant assignment need to be met).
11 Weighting of the grade of the module for the overall grade:
The grade of the module weighs 8,4% for the overall grade.
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12 Prerequisites for participation:
Students can only start their bachelor assignments if they have passed successfully module 3.3.
13 Attendance:
Regular attendance is highly recommended.
14 Usability in other programmes: The module is designed for the bachelor programme “European Public Administration” at Twente Uni-
versity as well as the Joint Bachelor’s Degree programme “Public Governance across Borders”.
15
Person responsible for the module: Department:
Prof. Norbert Kersting (WWU)
Prof. René Torenvlied (UT)
Fachbereich 6: Erziehungswissenschaft und Sozi-
alwissenschaften (WWU)
Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social
Sciences (UT)
16 Other information:
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Appendix III: Bachelor Thesis Guidelines
Part 1: Bachelor Thesis Proposal Guidelines
Use Times Roman 11, single spaced text.
Please note, that if you use less words for one part of the proposal, you do not need to use more
words in another part of the proposal. Do not put all parts on a separate page.
Cover page: the title of the proposal, your name and student number, the name of the supervi-
sor(s), the date (no pictures or logo’s), the version number. (first page)
Summary: a summary of the plan. The summary includes the main research question, the re-
search design, the selected data collection method and the potential relevance of the study. A
summary is NOT an introduction to the research project (200 words max is needed).
Introduction: Start the introduction with the question or problem you want to address. It is not
necessary to start with the context. Briefly discuss the topic, give some clues about the
knowledge available (a short literature study) and end with what we do not know about the
subject yet, and what your project will ADD to the existing body of knowledge. If you include
“the social and scientific relevance” (see below) you can use 700 words (more is not needed)
for this part. Otherwise only 500 words are needed.
Research question: After the introduction, refine the topic into a clearly formulated research
question and some sub-questions, if that helps clarifying the research objective. Mention the
type of question you want to answer (descriptive, explanatory etcetera’s). Sometimes it is use-
ful to refine the research question further after a short review of the theories you intend to use
(see below; 200 words are needed).
Theory/Concepts: In this section, you discuss the existing models, concepts and/or theories
relevant to the topic, and say how these will inform your work. If the question is descriptive, the
least you need is a clear conceptualization of the concepts that are mentioned in your research
question. If the question is explanatory, just mentioning the concepts from your question is not
enough, you will need to present the most relevant elements of the theory. This part of the pro-
posal heavily uses existing literature and is largely a literature review. You would need to use
1000 words (max) for this part.
Please note, in some research the way in which you discuss the following topics may differ a
bit. The following topics are suggestions for empirical research only.
Research design: In this section you describe how you will go about answering your research
question. Why is this approach the best there is for answering the research question? What are
the potential threats to your research design? How will you try to counter these? Explain exactly
in which steps you will answer your question. Use the things you have learned in the third years
course. You would need to use 500 words max for this part.
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Case selection and sampling: What is the population. How will you select your cases? If you
select many cases what sampling technique is used? If you select only a few cases or one case,
how did you select that case or these cases? Why is this the best way to answer your question?
If your research question is about, say, The Netherlands or about three countries in the EU, do
NOT discuss the choice to do that here. Only discuss how you selected units within that set-
ting. You would need to use 300 words max for this part.
Operationalization of the main concepts and data collection methods: In this section you
should describe the data that will be used in your study, why these data are appropriate, and
how they will be collected. What type of data will you be using (e.g. quantitative or qualita-
tive?). You may be collecting original data, or using an existing dataset. There should be a clear
link between the ‘theory/concepts’ part and this section. You would need to use max 500
words for this part.
Data analysis: On what basis will you draw conclusions,, e.g. statistical inference using regres-
sion analysis, study of critical/extreme case, or something else. You would need to use 200
words max for this part.
Resources & Timetable: You must think about how long the project will take and what resources
it will involve. The project must of course be feasible in terms of time (and money). Be realistic
about this. Give a provisional schedule for the completion of the various parts of the project,
and the anticipated date of completion of the project as a whole. See the template on Black-
board to make such a planning. A planning typically takes 1 page.
Scientific and social relevance: Although you may have mentioned this in the introduction, it is
sometimes good to pay attention to this topic in a broader sense. For example, in the introduc-
tion you may have stated that we still do not know why people vote in elections. In a part on the
scientific and social relevance you may stress the importance of participation for the stability of
democracy. Both can be discussed in the introduction too, it all depends on how strongly you
feel about the relevance of the topic. (200 words max)
Provisional table of contents of the thesis: Think about how you will structure the final report
(not the thesis proposal), and provide a provisional table of contents in line with this. More
generally it is useful to discuss what the end result will look like. About ½ a page
Literature: A list of literature consulted (or eventually to be consulted). Use the APA style. One
page of references is enough.
This means: 200+500+200+1000+500+300+500+200+200 = 3600 words = 8 pages max, 1
front page, 1 page for the time table and the provisional table of contents and 1 pages of refer-
ences (3 pages) = total max 11 pages. More is not needed.
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Part 2: Bachelor Thesis Module 3.4 is devoted to the main part of the bachelor thesis work, building upon the prepara-
tion provided in module 3.3. In so-called bachelor thesis circles students regularly meet in
groups of 2-4 students and work on their individual – but related – bachelor thesis projects.
These projects are provided by, and connected to, the research of the UT and WWU supervisors.
The topics of the bachelor theses build upon what is taught in previous modules.
Within the bachelor thesis circles, students are given an individual task that is aimed to lead to
new scientific insights. This implies that the thesis circle topics draw on recent research, are
theoretically grounded, and are aimed to produce new knowledge. In the thesis circle, the stu-
dent works under close supervision of a WWU/UT supervisor. A second supervisor – who is
working in a different chair than is the first supervisor – is involved at the beginning of the cir-
cle and when grading decisions are made. In the bachelor thesis, students answer a novel re-
search question in the area of Public Governance across Borders and apply the standard re-
search methods and, if applicable, the more advanced research methods as taught in the en-
tire curriculum.
Bachelor thesis guidelines
Format and length
The thesis should have a length of minimally 15,000 and maximally 20,000 words, including all
text, tables, figures, footnotes, endnotes, appendices and references. The abstract (max. 200
words) is not included in the word count. A font size of 11 or 12 should be used with a 1.5. line
spacing. The paper must be written in English for an academic audience, and texts must be
grammatically correct and free of typographical and spelling errors.
The thesis consists of eight basic elements:
1. title page
2. abstract
3. background: introduction to research problem – formulation of the research question
4. theory – formulation of hypotheses
5. data/documents
6. analyses - answers to the question
7. conclusion
8. list of references
9. Data Appendix
1. Title page
The title page should provide the following information: (a) title; come up with an informative
and appealing title (b) full names of the author (including student number) (c) date on which
the thesis is presented (d) name of the educational programme (European Public Administra-
tion) (e) name and place of the university
Note: The title page has no page number.
2. Abstract
Provide a short abstract of your research of no more than 200 words. An informative abstract
should at least summarize the research question, hypotheses, data and major conclusions of
the study. The abstract serves two purposes; On the one hand, a potential reader should be
able to judge whether the paper contains information relevant to him or her. On the other hand,
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the abstract should serve as a reminder for readers already familiar with the text. Note: also the
abstract page contains no page number.
3. Background – introduction to research problem – formulation of the research question
In the introduction the topic of the paper is introduced. What is the problem that should be
answered? This section serves to place the research paper into a broader context by emphasiz-
ing theoretical (or scientific) relevance as well as the practical (or societal) relevance. At the
end of this section the precise research question of the paper is formulated.
4. Theory
In the theory section theoretical arguments and/or empirical findings from previous studies are
discussed. Next, if applicable, testable hypotheses are formulated. Hypotheses should contain
specific expectations derived from theory. In discussing previous literature, the distinction be-
tween this section and the introduction is not always clear. References to earlier empirical find-
ings can also be included in the introduction.
5. Data/Documents
In the “data/documents” section you give a description of the relevant literature, empirical
data and documents. You can either analyse qualitative (policy documents, law cases, inter-
views, etc.) or quantitative data (surveys, governments statistics etc.); in both cases the con-
cepts need to be carefully operationalized. Moreover, give a clear description of the sources
that are used, and provide appropriate references (you now also create your Data Appendix).
The aim of this section is to allow someone else to redo your study.
6. Analyses – answers to the questions
In this section you answer your research question by a careful analysis of your data and docu-
ments. Start by explaining the approach you used to answer the question. Tables or figures may
be used to illustrate specific findings. It is not enough to only present a table or figure, explain
what is shown, and interpret the findings. Tables and figures must have a professional layout.
7. Conclusion
After discussing the results finding-by-finding or hypothesis-by-hypothesis is the previous sec-
tion, this section summarizes the general results of the study. Return to the central question
formulated at the beginning of the thesis by formulating an answer. This section provides a
discussion of the current study and its theoretical and/or practical implications. Also reflect
upon the strengths and weaknesses of the research design, and produce recommendations for
further research.
8. List of references
References should follow the APA-style of referencing.
9. Data Appendix
Your final thesis must be accompanied by a dataset and a codebook (quantitative data) and by
a file that shows how the results in the thesis are obtained from the data.
The educational programme stores the data in the DataLab of the University of Twente.
In the case of qualitative research, students need to include the data (e.g. interviews, policy
documents) and if applicable the interview protocol as an appendix to the thesis.
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Interviews should be audio-recorded. The recordings should then be written-out and added as
an appendix to the research paper.
Anonymize the data if needed so that they can no longer be traced back to an individual or an
organization. A copy of the audio recording needs to be submitted with the report. The teachers
keep such records for at least five years in the DataLab of the University of Twente.
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